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Zion National Park Map

editor — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:18:00 +0000

The name Zion, Hebrew for Jerusalem (and the Holy Sanctuary in Arabic), was bestowed upon a sublime red rock canyon carved by the North Fork of the Virgin River. As they say, If the shoe fits, wear it. This region of southwestern Utah has served as a sanctuary for ancient cultures, Mormon settlers, government explorers, and today’s solace-seeking tourists. People have inhabited the Virgin River Valley for at least 8,000 years. Nomadic families camped, hunted, and collected plants and seeds. About 2,000 years ago they began cultivating crops, which led to construction of permanent villages called pueblos. The only remnants

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ZION PARK MAP UTAH

editor — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Ranger Programs (ZION) From April to November park rangers administer a series of walks, talks, and interpretive programs. These activities explore the lives of resident plants and animals or discuss the difficulty of life in the desert. Walks range from a leisurely ramble along Riverside Walk to a strenuous hike up the Narrows. Evening discussions are held regularly at Watchman Campground’s Amphitheater and Zion Lodge’s Auditorium A list of discussion topics is usually displayed on bulletin boards at the visitor centers, museum, and campgrounds. Many tours accept reservations up to three days in advance. To make a reservation, stop in

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