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 and climbing. Whether you have only a couple of hours to drive through the park or several days to explore it in more detail, there are some highlights you simply shouldn’t miss. The main attractions in Zion are the sites along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. 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.

From mid-March to late November a free shuttle bus system operates within Zion National Park and from the town of Springdale to the park. The shuttle buses within Zion take tourists to stops along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, and cars are not permitted along this stretch during these months.