Zion Park in Utah

Zion National Park in Utah’s Dixie is a showcase of both one-of-a-kind scenery and biodiversity

The most popular tourist attraction in the St. George area is Zion National Park. In Utah’s southwestern corner, there are also other major scenic attractions worth visiting, including Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument, both of which are displays of colorful rock pinnacles, spires and fins in natural amphitheaters. This region of Utah is also home to numerous state parks, including Kodachrome Basin, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Snow Canyon.

Zion National Park, in Utah’s Dixie, is a 229-square-mile spectacle of nature’s splendor. The park’s most-visited area, Zion Canyon, is a narrow gorge with enormous stone monoliths on either side that tower 2,000 to 3,000 feet above the canyon floor. Some of the most famous monoliths you will see on your hikes or shuttle rides are Angels Landing, the Court of the Patriarchs and the Great White Throne. Besides breathtaking scenery, the canyon boasts astounding biodiversity, plants ranging from gypsum weed to ferns and animals ranging from mule deer to wild turkeys. Hiking the park’s short, easy trails (one of which is even handicapped accessible) gives visitors a greater appreciation of the park’s natural beauty.

When planning a trip to Zion National Park in Utah’s Canyon Country, contact the Garfield County Travel Council. We can provide you with information about Zion and many other national parks, monuments, state parks and recreation areas in the region, including Cedar Breaks National Monument, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Bryce Canyon National Park, which is located only 24 miles from our office. When you contact us, we will help you build an itinerary that suits your interests, which will be the means of enjoying an exciting, scenic vacation.