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Home » Utah » Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Zion National Park is one of the most visited parks in the National Park System, and for good reason. Located at the intersection of the Colorado Plateau, the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin, Zion’s landscape is truly wondrous and diverse.

Climb to Angel’s Landing to get 360 degree views or explore the Narrows in one of Zion’s slot canyons. With tower cliffs, deep canyons and the Virgin River, there are plenty of  recreational and scenic opportunities awaiting you.

Basic Information

Entrance Fee: Standard Entrance Pass.
Size: 232 square miles (148,733 acres) with both a south and east entrance.
Operating Schedule: Zion is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year long. Each season has its advantages.

Construction crews and park rangers stand on the Emerald Pools Bridge after being moved onto its new foundation.
Posted inTravel

Zion bridge reopens, restoring easy access to iconic Emerald Pools trails

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

After two years of planning, design, and construction, the Emerald Pools Bridge in Zions National Park is once again open to park visitors, reestablishing a key link for hikers. The historic pedestrian bridge, located at Shuttle Stop #5, was moved roughly 100 feet upstream from its original location after a 2023 landslide compromised the stability […]

Rendering of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in La Verkin, Utah.
Posted inTravel

New hot springs resort near Zion has an updated opening date

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 21, 2025April 21, 2025
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive after the initial road clearing near Big Bend in Zion National Park. (02/25/2025)
Posted inPolice & Fire

Scenic Zion National Park road reopens after rockfall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Protesters gathered outside Zion National Park on February 22 to protest the recent firings at the NPS.
Posted inConservation

Protests at Zion National Park and others over mass NPS firings

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 26, 2025February 27, 2025
Zion's shuttle service opens March 2 for the 2025 season.
Posted inUncategorized

Zion National Park shuttle service begins March 2

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
The small town of Springdale, Utah, is considering becoming a carless community.
Posted inTravel

Zion National Park gateway community considers going carless to ease traffic

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 28, 2025January 28, 2025
Big Bend of the Virgin River
Posted inConservation

Plans for a new resort near Zion National Park spark controversy

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 20, 2025January 20, 2025
View from Mather Point on the South Rim after a recent snow.
Posted inTravel

Five national parks to escape the winter chill

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson December 5, 2024January 5, 2025
Snow on the Temples and Towers
Posted inTravel

Prepare for holiday crowds and winter conditions in Zion National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 27, 2024December 31, 2024
A black bear near the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel on the east side of the park in 2005.
Posted inWildlife

Black bear sightings in Zion prompt increased safety measures

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

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