Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

There are a lot of bighorn sheep in Utah. In fact, there are too many. Zion and Utah are creating a plan to capture and move bighorn.

The startling beauty of the Utah desert is captured in these seven magnificent overlooks.

The best viewpoints, trails, and attractions in this under-the-radar park.

The 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 reward is a spectacular view of Zion Canyon and surrounding cliffs.

Rock arches, slot canyons and petroglyphs top the list.

Winter is the season to hike on desert trails and take in spectacular views.

Zion has the most impressive formations that are up to 2,500 feet thick, making it the world's deepest desert landscape. Check these must-sees off your list.

Utah has 43 state parks and recreation areas that includes everything from historic Puebloan ruins to wetlands to wildlife viewing areas.

Venture beyond the overlooks on these day hikes.

Canyonlands National Park is slickrock country filled with both day-hiking and backcountry exploration opportunities. The Island in the Sky and Needles regions of the park have hundreds of miles of pleasant walks, day hikes and backcountry trails.

The Zion Narrows on the Virgin River is the premier and most accessible slot canyon in the Southwest.

Explore the Needles, Island in the Sky, the Maze, and the Rivers of Canyonlands National Park. But don't miss these two fascinating spots nearby.

Great variability in the life-zones and sub-ecosystems can be found in Utah's deserts, foothills, canyons, cliff-tops and mountains.

The earliest evidence of humans in the Zion National Park area is about 10,000 BC, from ancient spear points found among the remains of woolly mammoths and other Ice Age species.

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