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Toxic Lands from Bears Ears to the Grand Canyon

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Life-zones of Southern Utah

WEBWillows and river birch can be found streamside. The foothills life zone is between 5,000 feet and 6,500 feet elevation. Here you’ll find box elder, cottonwood, …

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Altitude Sickness in Southern Utah

WEBThe Zion/Bryce Canyon area ranges from 3,000 feet in elevation in Zion, to 8,000 and 9,000 feet elevation in Bryce Canyon — 10,000 feet in nearby Cedar Breaks …

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Hiking the Harrowing Angels Landing in Zion National Park

WEBThe towering rock formation known as "Angels Landing" soars 1,488 feet above the Virgin River in Zion National Park. For those who reach the summit, the …

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Human Use of Zion Goes Back 12 Millennia

WEBHunter-gatherers used the region around Zion National Park from 6,000 BC to 500 AD. Called the Archaic period, little is known of these small bands that hunted …

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10 Best Things to Do in Utah National Parks

WEBRock arches, slot canyons and petroglyphs top the list. Updated Mar 12, 2024Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan. Photo: Courtesy Omer Salom/Unsplash. Be sure to hit …

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7 State Parks in Southern Utah

WEBMarvel at geologic wonders carved and sculpted over time or view the night sky from a secluded campsite. While visiting Utah’s national parks, consider a stop at …

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11 Wild Rock Formations in Zion National Park, Utah

WEBThe Court of the Patriarchs. Zion’s 3 Patriarchs Mountain PeaksGloria Wadzinski. Zion’s spirituality and its iconic rock formations are inextricably intertwined. …

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3 Districts and the Rivers of Canyonlands National Park

WEBExplore the Needles, Island in the Sky and the Maze of Canyonlands National Park. Canyonlands delivers a quintessential desert experience: deep canyons, …

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8 Unusual Places to Stay Near Zion National Park

WEBAt Brian Head Resort north of Zion National Park, there are two lodges plus condo rentals. Their Cedar Breaks Lodge offers several restaurants, a tavern, game …

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7 Top Views in Bryce Canyon National Park

WEBRainbow and Yovimpa Points. The view from Yovimpa Point in Bryce Canyon National ParkDepositphotos. These adjacent overlooks at the park’s southern end offer …

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Why Reusable Water Bottles Are Important to Bring on Vacation

WEBBringing a reusable water bottle helps reduce your footprint in the park. Think about it. If all 5.97 million travelers who visited the Grand Canyon in 2019 used at least …

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Winter Recreation in Zion National Park includes Hiking Desert Trails

WEBWinter is the season to hike on desert trails and take in spectacular views. Zion National Park’s snowcapped mountains are particularly spectacular in the winter. …

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5 Things to See at Capitol Reef National Park

WEBGrand Wash Trail and Cassidy Arch. Cassidy Arch in Capitol Reef National Park Photo: NPS/D. Popovic. Near the lower trail entrance to the Grand Wash Trail, take …

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Hike the Virgin River through Zion Narrows Slot Canyon

WEBIt requires a permit and means walking, wading and swimming the Narrows downstream from Chamberlain’s Ranch, on the east side of the park. The downstream …

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Frederick S. Dellenbaugh: Zion Artist

WEBA painter and a photographer helped popularize Zion National Park and bring national attention to southeastern Utah. Frederick S. Dellenbaugh visited Zion …

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Watch Bighorn Sheep in Utah's National Parks and Beyond

WEBBighorn in Zion National Park. NPS Marc Neidig. Once a dwindling population, bighorn sheep have made a comeback. Almost too much though. In 1975, …

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Zion Ranger Programs and Shuttle Tours

WEBFrom Cacti to Cottonwoods (2.5 hrs, moderate 2.5-mi) Explore the fascinating world of wildflowers, trees, and other plant life. Hiking the Kayenta (2 hrs, …

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5 Bryce Canyon Hikes Among Hoodoos and Pine

WEBLevel: Easy. Trailhead: Rainbow Point. Head to the end of the park road—at 9,115 feet in elevation, the park’s highest point—for a peaceful stroll through a spruce-fir …

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