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Zion National Park
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Zion National Park lies in southwest Utah, mostly in Washington County about a half hour drive east of Interstate 15. A complex geology carved by water has created striking shapes colored with contrasting bands in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The park is located at the western edge of the Colorado Plateau which covers the southeast half of Utah, northern half of Arizona, northwest New Mexico, and parts of western Colorado. Millions of years ago, this was all underwater and the sand that washed into that sea became the various types of sandstone of which the plateau is made. The Virgin River has carved Zion Canyon and water has carved the entire plateau. The main area of Zion Park is Zion Canyon toward the southeast corner of the park, but in the opposite corner, the Kolob Canyons provide different views and numerous hiking opportunities. In the center is Kolob Terrace Road. The park is open year round and a shuttle takes visitors to the end of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Enter Zion Canyon or Kolob Terrace from Highway 9 off of Interstate 15 to the west of the east off U.S. 89. Enter Kolob Canyons from Interstate 15. |
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| There is no parking within Zion National Park. Park in the town of Springdale and take the convenient shuttles. | |
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| Mountains above Springdale. | |
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| Mountains above Springdale. | |
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| Cottonwood fluff was blowing everywhere around the Visitor Center. | |
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
| The following section is Zion Canyon Scenic Drive from the shuttle. |
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Riverside Walk to Temple of Sinawava
| The following section is the Riverside Walk leaving from the last shuttle stop. |
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Angels Landing
| The following section is Angels Landing. Get off the shuttle, look around, and get on the next shuttle. |
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Weeping Rock
| Water seeping down through the sandstone meets a denser layer of sandstone. The water then follows the seam until it emerges from the side of the cliff. |
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Emerald Pools
| Water seeping from the rock collects at the Emerald Pools. A loop trail allows views of the pools. |
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Zion Park Lodge
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Court of the Patriarchs
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Visitor Center - Moon Rise
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| (Almost) Full Moon rising over Zion National Park. | |
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Kolob Canyons
| In the mid-1980s, a new road was opened into the northwest corner of Zion National Park off of I-15. This road allowed access to Kolob Canyons. |
 Zion National Park, Utah. |
 Zion National Park, Utah. |
 Zion National Park, Utah. |
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