Zion National Park Travel Guide
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Fodor's Utah, 4th Edition
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The walls of Zion Canyon soar more than 2,000 feet above the valley below, but it's the character, not the size, of the sandstone forms that defines the park's splendor. Throughout the park stratigraphic evidence points to the distant past, with fantastically colored bands of limestone, sandstone, and lava. Stripes and spots of greenery high in the cliff walls create a "hanging garden" effect, and invariably indicate the presence of a water seepage or spring. Erosion has left behind a collection of domes, fins, and blocky massifs bearing the names and likenesses of cathedrals and temples, prophets and angels.
Zion National Park Hotels
The Zion Canyon Lodge is rustic but comfortable. Nearby Springdale has many lodging options to choose from, from quaint smaller motels and bed-and-breakfasts...read more
Zion National Park Restaurants
There is only one full-service restaurant in Zion National Park. Springdale has the greatest number and diversity of dining options. Because this is conservative...read more
Things To Do in Zion National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Zion National Park
- Visit St. George for Less: Hotels Fr $45+/Nt Travelocity
- St. George Savings! Book at Ramada Inn St. George Fr $81+/Nt Expedia
- Visit St. George for Less: Hotels Fr $93+/Nt — $93 Travelocity
- Book in St. George: Save at the Sands Motel in May Fr $39+/Nt — $39 Expedia
- Visit St. George for Less: Hotels Fr $89+/Nt — $89 Travelocity
Zion National Park Experiences
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Varicolored cliffs: Take the Angels Landing Trail, which culminates in one of the park's many astounding viewpoints full of pink, orange, and... Read more
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Just back from 10 wonderful days in southern Utah, where I spent 3 days in Zion and 2 days in Bryce, and capped them off with 4 days at the Red Mountain Resort near Snow Canyon State Park in St. Read more
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