Zion National Park Travel Guide
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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
Fodor's Choice
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
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Zion National Park
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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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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Zion Canyon's unique geography—the park is on the Colorado Plateau and bordered by the Great Basin and Mojave Desert provinces—supports... Read more
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Towers of Stone, by J.L. Crawford, summarizes the essence of Zion National Park, its landscape, plants, animals, and human history.... Read more
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Cruises
We heard it through the grapevine: Catering to oenophiles is the latest trend on the high seas. Read more
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Hotels,
Best of the Best
It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s Read more
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Restaurants
Trinidad capital Port of Spain boasts two distinct dining scenes showcasing the island’s multifaceted Read more
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My husband and I recently visited the area (end of Sept./beginning of Oct) and wanted to mention some highlights. Another big thanks to anyone on this forum who helped out with information. Flew into Sal Read more
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We are spending two weeks going the Grand Circle in August - Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Moab, Grand Canyon North Rim, Monument Valley and Lake Powell.
My kids will be 5 and 7 and we think they would get a Read more
