By: Sahil Luthra
australianstreet.com
If you're looking for things to do, you'll find hiking trails for all abilities; opportunities for horseback riding; and for the more adventurous, canyoneering and rock climbing. To learn about the people who have inhabited this region over the centuries, be sure to stop in at the Human History Museum.
This road offers views of some of the most famous sites in the park, including a view up to Angels Landing. The road ends at the start of one of the park's signature features, the Narrows.
This road offers views of some of the most famous sites in the park, including a view up to Angels Landing. The road ends at the start of one of the park's signature features, the Narrows.
Zion National Park has outstanding hikes that range in length from less than a mile to multi-day treks. Two of the most famous hikes in the park are Angels Landing and The Narrows.
One of the major sites along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is Weeping Rock. This dripping stone overhang offers a close-up look at the hanging gardens that cling to the otherwise, sheer cliff wall.
Riverside Walk is a scenic 2.2-mile round-trip path, but you don't need to complete the whole trail to enjoy this area of the park.
This is a particularly nice walk in the spring, when the leaves are out and water is flowing over the wall. If you have more time and energy, you can continue on beyond this point, walking behind the falls, to the Middle and Upper Emerald Pools.
The permanent collection includes information on American Indian culture, pioneer settlements, and the creation of the park. Temporary exhibits are also on display and cover a variety of topics.
This can be a nice alternative to, or a break from, hiking and sightseeing. It's also a popular family activity. It's advisable to book tours in advance to secure a spot.
Spending a night under the stars and canyon walls of Zion National Park is an experience worth pursuing. There are campgrounds outside the park gate, but camping within the park is a whole other experience.
Zion's popularity certainly draws in the crowds, and for some people, this can be a bit overwhelming. For a pleasant escape from the busyness, take a trip to the far side of the park and the Kolob Canyons.