Zion

Zion National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah near the town of Springdale. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique geography and a variety of life zones that allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. Numerous plant species as well as 289 species of birds, 75 mammals (including 19 species of bat), and 32 reptiles inhabit the park's four life zones: desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous forest. Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches. The lowest point in the park is 3,666 ft (1,117 m) at Coalpits Wash and the highest peak is 8,726 ft (2,660 m) at Horse Ranch Mountain. A prominent feature of the 229-square-mile (590 km2) park is Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles (24 km) long and up to 2,640 ft (800 m) deep. The canyon walls are reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone eroded by the North Fork of the Virgin River.

Visitor Information
Hours vary based on season.  It is best to check the park's newsletter for the most update information

Weather & Clothing
This park experiences all four seasons.  During the summer months you can experience extreme heat.  It is important to practice heat safety by carrying plenty of water and having clothing to protect you from the sun.  The spring and fall seasons bring much cooler temperatures, however, it is important to bring clothing to layer because the temperatures dip lower when the sun goes down. 

Activities
Backpacking
Bicycling
Birding
Camping
Canyoneering
Climbing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
River Trips
Sunset & Stargazing