National Park Week 2019 in Zion How are you going to celebrate National Park Week 2019? From April 20th to April 28th, National Park Week will be observed at all National Parks throughout the United States. What is it? President Trump has officially proclaimed National Park Week 2019 as April 20 through April 28. In his Presidential Proclamation, he said, … Read More
Crowds at Angels Landing increase as warmer weather arrives
As warmer weather starts hitting Zion National Park, the amount of visitors in the park increases. This fluctuation of increase can cause any amount of problems for the park manager and those working in the area. The latest complex problem that park management and officials are having to figure out has been the crowds along the Angels Landing trail. The … Read More
Zion National Park 2019 Events Calendar
Looking for things to do in Zion National Park this year? Don’t miss out on upcoming events in Zion! From Service Projects to Trail Marathons, there’s a lot to do and experience in the Park this year! Here’s a calendar of events & activities happening in Zion National Park in 2019. April Friday 12th-Saturday 13th – Zion Ultra Marathons & … Read More
Nearest Airport Closing for 4 Months
The Closest Airport to Zion National Park Coming to Zion by sky? The nearest airport to Zion National Park, the St. George Regional Airport, is a wonderful facility and it’s a great, fast way to arrive at this outdoor mecca. If you are planning to visit Zion soon – here’s what you need to know: When is the St. George … Read More
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway to close for 3 weeks for repairs
After rockslides occurred in Zion on March 2nd, leading to the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway being severely undercut, par officials have announced that the road will be closed for repairs starting April 9 for approximately three weeks. After the rockslides in March, the road was closed for roughly a week, while officials assessed the damage done. Since the rockslide, the popular … Read More
Animals of Zion [UPDATED]
Animals of Zion When hiking along the trails of Zion National Park, visitors will often stop to marvel at the panoramic landscape. The red rock terrain and incredible geological formations create one of the most picturesque views in the country. While the scenic views are quite impressive, hikers should be sure to look among the trails, on rocks, and in … Read More
Zen in Zion: Yoga, Hiking and Adventure
The Perfect Getaway in Zion Is it possible to relax while traveling? Can you have an exciting adventure, yet go slow enough to truly embrace the moment? With the Zen in Zion: Yoga, Hiking and Adventure getaway, you can! Going from April 3rd to April 7th. Paint this picture in your mind Imagine this, staying in a beautiful home right … Read More
24 high-priority projects being addressed thanks to Zion Forever Project
Thanks to Zion National Park’s official nonprofit partner, the Zion Forever Project, 24 high-priority projects will be addressed this year, as stated in the Zion Forever Project’s 2019 Field Guide, thanks to a historic investment of $1.5 million. In a press release by the Zion Forever Project, they stated that the nonprofit has demonstrated the importance that comes from leveraging … Read More
Zion National Park 2019 Shuttle Schedule
What you need to know about the Zion Shuttle. Zion National Park has seen an unprecedented jump in visitation in recent years. Due to these record numbers of visitors, Zion can become quite congested, in fact, parking in Zion is limited and parking areas are usually full by mid-morning. To ensure your trip in Zion is stress & hassle free, … Read More
Climbing Routes Closed for Peregrine Falcons Nesting Period
A number of climbing routes were closed down on March 1st to help minimize any disruption during the Peregrine Falcon nesting period in Zion National Park. Routes and cliffs closed are areas that are often used by the falcons each year as they return to Zion National Park. Falcon’s are particularly sensitive during their nesting season. If their nesting area … Read More