Zion
National Park, one of the scenic wonders of the natural world,
is centrally located in Southern Utah. Famous for it's deep
canyons, sandstone cliffs, and scenic vistas, Zion National Park
combines the gentle beauty of lush forestland with the towering
majesty of colorful mountain peaks. Springdale, Utah - a scenic
community lying on the valley floor, is surrounded by the
towering cliffs of Zion National Park. In Springdale, you will
find the highest level of accommodations, shopping, and
excellent dining, along with a friendly atmosphere that will
make you want to come back time after time. Whether you are
looking for a few days of relaxing leisure or an action packed
vacation of exciting mountain sports, Zion National Park is an
all seasons destination. Whatever you seek, your Zion adventure
begins in Springdale.
Zion
National Park encompasses some 150,000 acres of wild canyon
country east of St. George, Utah, including the narrow, multicolored
Kolob Canyons to the north and many miles of largely
impenetrable mountain wilderness. However, the vast majority of
visitors come only to see Zion Canyon, probably the most
immediately spectacular of the many geological wonders in Utah -
sheer red and white sandstone cliffs tower up to 2,500 feet
above the North Fork of the Virgin River, and gradually become
closer together upstream until only 30 feet apart in places.
Here
are found most of the visitor facilities, the grandest viewpoints and many
hiking paths, ranging from extended backcountry trails to easy 10 minute
strolls to places of interest. Zion offers probably the best, most varied
hiking of all national parks, including the famous Narrows Trail along the
upper stretches of the Virgin River. There are many other scenic side canyons
that invite exploration.
The main canyon is reached by a turning off state highway 9; the through road
continues east via a dramatic tunnel into more open land en route to Mount
Carmel Junction and onwards to Bryce Canyon National Park. There are few
official trails in the southeast section of the park but all the land is
scenic. The rock formations are subtly different; more varied and on a more
intimate scale.
Zion
National Park, one of the scenic wonders of the natural world,
is centrally located in Southern Utah. Famous for it's deep
canyons, sandstone cliffs, and scenic vistas, Zion National Park
combines the gentle beauty of lush forestland with the towering
majesty of colorful mountain peaks. Springdale, Utah - a scenic
community lying on the valley floor, is surrounded by the
towering cliffs of Zion National Park. In Springdale, you will
find the highest level of accommodations, shopping, and
excellent dining, along with a friendly atmosphere that will
make you want to come back time after time. Whether you are
looking for a few days of relaxing leisure or an action packed
vacation of exciting mountain sports, Zion National Park is an
all seasons destination. Whatever you seek, your Zion adventure
begins in Springdale. 
Zion
National Park encompasses some 150,000 acres of wild canyon
country east of St. George, Utah, including the narrow, multicolored
Kolob Canyons to the north and many miles of largely
impenetrable mountain wilderness. However, the vast majority of
visitors come only to see Zion Canyon, probably the most
immediately spectacular of the many geological wonders in Utah -
sheer red and white sandstone cliffs tower up to 2,500 feet
above the North Fork of the Virgin River, and gradually become
closer together upstream until only 30 feet apart in places.
Here
are found most of the visitor facilities, the grandest viewpoints and many
hiking paths, ranging from extended backcountry trails to easy 10 minute
strolls to places of interest. Zion offers probably the best, most varied
hiking of all national parks, including the famous Narrows Trail along the
upper stretches of the Virgin River. There are many other scenic side canyons
that invite exploration.