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Home » Utah » Zion National Park » Page 2

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.

Snow on the Temples and Towers
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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.
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Black bear sightings in Zion prompt increased safety measures

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 18, 2024November 18, 2024
A curving red-rock natural bridge in a Utah canyon.
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The timeline of Utah’s epic national park empire

Avatar photo by Will De Man November 16, 2024November 19, 2024
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Zion welcomes new US citizens in a ceremony beneath iconic peaks

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 24, 2024November 11, 2024
A new electric shuttle bus in front of The Watchman in Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park unveils new electric shuttle fleet

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 9, 2024September 9, 2024
Photo of California Condor 1K receives its "1K" tag, officially marking him as the 1,000th California Condor.
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First California Condor fledged in Zion dies of lead poisoning

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 14, 2024September 3, 2024
Photo of smoke and burns from the Kolob Terrace Fire in Zion National Park.
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Fire Season Affects Western National Parks This July

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

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