Zion National Park

North America

Situated between the Dixie and Canyon Country regions of southern Utah, the park protects a series of incredible rock formations and high sandstone cliffs, and is a favorite spot for hiking, backpacking, canyoneering and climbing.

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Sightseeing and outdoor adventures are what Zion National Park is all about. Even among America’s National Parks, few can match the stunning beauty of Zion National Park. Situated between the Dixie and Canyon Country regions of southern Utah, the park protects a series of incredible rock formations and high sandstone cliffs, and is a favorite spot for hiking, backpacking, canyoneering …

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Planning a Trip

STATE Utah COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North America LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT April to October NEAREST AIRPORT St. George Regional Airport (SGU) McCarran International Airport (LAS) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 911 INTERNET ACCESS Many hotels, motels and private RV campgrounds have either a public computer terminal or offer wi-fi (sometimes free, or costing $10 …

Zion National Park

Getting Around

By car The majority of the park is accessible by car, although Zion Canyon is accessible only by the free shuttle from April through the end of October. Large vehicles, (RV’s, buses, trailers, 5th wheels, and some camper shells) that wish to travel the length of the park, require an escort to be stationed at both ends of the Zion-Mt. …

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History & Culture

Mormon pioneer Issac Behunin built the first log cabin in Zion Canyon in 1863, near the location of the current Zion Lodge. Behunin Canyon, a technical slot canyon, was named after him. During the remainder of the century, small communities and homesteads in the area struggled to survive. Pioneers gave the canyon the name “Zion”, a Hebrew word meaning safety, …

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Top Attractions

Explore the Sights along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive The most dramatic section of Zion National Park is Zion Canyon, accessed along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, an in-and-out road that runs along the canyon floor, with towering cliff walls on both sides. This road offers views of some of the most famous sites in the park, including a view …

Zion National Park

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