Zion National Park is renowned as one of the most beautiful national parks in the United States of America. Utah’s first national park, here you can “follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon,” according to the National Park Service.
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Utah’s first national park, Zion National Park offers visitors the opportunity for hiking, backpacking, climbing and more. The park’s highlights include its expansive canyon, averaging 2,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike along its floor in the 20-30-foot-wide area known as the Narrows. Also not to be missed are the park’s natural rock arches, including prominent Crawford and Kolob arches.
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The incredible thing about Zion National Park is that it hasn't changed an iota over the years—you'll see the same massive sandstone formations, twisty caves and dark skies bursting with stars that people have been admiring for thousands of years. Mosey to spectacular overlooks, hike to Emerald Pools, walk to Weeping Rock, or stroll on Riverside Walk and you'll get a sense of the grandeur of this spectacular national park.
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If it’s adventure you seek, Zion National Park stands ready to deliver. Backpacking and bicycling are just the tip of the canyon; canyoneering, camping and climbing are also on the menu. Those who crave a challenge can trek the Narrows of Zion Canyon, which involves hiking from the Temple of Sinawava down along the Virgin River. Looking for fun that’s less adventurous? Ranger-led activities are available, including drop-in tours.
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