Zion National Park possesses a grandeur that is inspirational. Hence,
massive rock monoliths that soar to the sky have spiritual names: Watchman,
Angel's Landing, Temple of Sinawava and Great White Throne.
Only 2 1/4 hours from Page, Zion is
a day's outing or an overnight stay. Access to the park is via Highway 89 then
Highway 9 from Mount Carmel. The Pine Creek tunnel penetrates the canyon wall
for 5,607 feet with one-way traffic at times to allow large vehicles access to
the canyon below.
In the grand scheme of geologic
history, Zion would be the middle story with the Grand Canyon ancient history
and Bryce Canyon a youngster in geologic time. All three park areas are located
within 120 miles of each other.
Hiking trails range from easy to
strenuous and you can do day hikes or overnight backpacks. You can also do horse
back rides through the groves of trees along the canyon floor. Rooms are
available in Zion Park Lodge and in cabins—tents and RV's are accommodated in
Watchman Campground.
Zion began as Mukuntuweap National
Monument in 1909 by presidential proclamation. In 1918, the locally unpopular
name was changed to Zion and in 1919 the area was made a national park.
Zion National Park possesses a
grandeur that is inspirational. Hence, massive rock monoliths that soar to the
sky have spiritual names: Watchman, Angel's Landing, Temple of Sinawava and
Great White Throne.
Only 2 1/4 hours from Page, Zion is
a day's outing or an overnight stay. Access to the park is via Highway 89 then
Highway 9 from Mount Carmel. The Pine Creek tunnel penetrates the canyon wall
for 5,607 feet with one-way traffic at times to allow large vehicles access to
the canyon below.
In the grand scheme of geologic
history, Zion would be the middle story with the Grand Canyon ancient history
and Bryce Canyon a youngster in geologic time. All three park areas are located
within 120 miles of each other.
Hiking trails range from easy to
strenuous and you can do day hikes or overnight backpacks. You can also do horse
back rides through the groves of trees along the canyon floor. Rooms are
available in Zion Park Lodge and in cabins—tents and RV's are accommodated in
Watchman Campground.
Zion began as Mukuntuweap National
Monument in 1909 by presidential proclamation. In 1918, the locally unpopular
name was changed to Zion and in 1919 the area was made a national park.
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