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Enjoy five days in 2023 when national park entrance is free.

Here are the best spots to see artwork painted or carved into rocks by ancient people.

Utah is full of little towns with old west history (and ghosts!) Visit these tiny burbs in the Southern half of the state.

On the way to Zion National National Park, stop at these other national parks and monuments on the way.

The closest airports and their distances from Zion, Bryce, Arches and other Utah Parks.

Is this the most scenic highway in America?

These weirdly shaped rock spires that look somewhat like totem poles, are carved by water in arid environments. They can be found in Bryce Canyon and Zion in Utah

Built in 1927 when the average vehicle was smaller than today's rides, the tunnel can also be a dangerous thoroughfare for RVs and bicycles.

Mountain lions stay far away from crowds of people.

Vistas that are worth the sweat and effort.

Learn how to capture stunning night landscape pictures of the stars and Milky Way in this nine-part online photography course.

Stay at Red Mountain Resort near Zion National Park for relaxation and outdoor adventure.

Spectacular Geology, Forests, and Meadows at 10,000 Feet.

Congratulations to our 2022 winner: Jennifer Kessler of Sandy Hook, Virginia. See previous winners at the bottom of the page.

Get inspired for the day while you dine.

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At least 291 bird species call Zion home. Sometimes birds and humans conflict. Both falcons and climbers love Zion's commanding cliffs.

A trip to Utah isn’t complete without a visit to one of its many national park and wilderness areas, so pack a little extra money to cover entrance fees.

Go on an unforgettable hiking vacation in one of Utah's spectacular national parks with Wildland Trekking. The outdoor adventure company's expert guides will handle all trip logistics and meals, enabling you to relax and make the most of your vacation.

Great for planning your trip.

Some of our favorite waterfall hikes happen to be in Zion National Park, which appear like oases in Zion's stunning red-rock country.

Moqui Marbles are reported to have mystical properties and have a Mars connection.

Which wavy canyon should you visit?

Do you know where you're going?

Zion is the only national park in Utah to have a shuttle system.

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Capitol Reef National Park has over 20 natural arches.

Everyone should take the scenic short hike to Weeping Rock Trail. The half-mile climb is doable for almost everyone, yet offers many of the key attractions that make Zion, Zion.

The Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Meteor Crater are all within easy driving distance of this road trip itinerary.

This 455 mile driving itinerary starts in Los Angeles, California and makes its way through Las Vegas on the way to Zion National Park.

This small outpost is home to incredible family-friendly river trips, a great museum and one of the most-photographed attractions in the Southwest.

Built to join Boulder, the last frontier town in Utah that still relied on mules to deliver the mail, with Escalante, famous for Hole-In-The-Rock Expedition.

With elevations ranging from 3,000 to 9,000 feet in Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, altitude sickness is a very real possibility. Here's what to do.

The Virgin River through Zion National Park is considered a wild river and has six native fish species, four of which reach into the park's headwaters.

A very specific and useful map of Bryce Canyon National Park showing roads and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Canyonlands National Park showing roads and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Arches National Park showing roads and entrances.

A very specific and useful map of Capitol Reef National Park showing roads, features, and entrances.

Where can I get my vehicle fixed? Where are the closest medical clinics/hospitals to Zion National Park? And other services surrounding Zion National Park.

One of our favorite road trips takes you from Denver’s lively urban scene in Colorado to the red rock wilderness of Zion National Park, Utah’s first national park. From ancient Native American rock drawings to incredible hikes through red-rock country, this unforgettable road trip takes you through some of the country’s least inhabited areas and offers something fun for for everyone.