There are 63 national parks in the USA, and each are as unique and as diverse as the next. If you’re a nature lover, doing a ...

Avoiding scenic drive traffic jams, crowded trails ... in the cases of Zion, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands. In Zion, skip the crowded main canyon and east entrance to check out Kolob Canyons ...

on the east side. Scott Cundy, a co-founder of the Wildland Trekking tour company, said visitors should avoid the park on weekends, and enter from the North Rim — “an overlooked secret ...

Virgin River Rim Trail is broken down into three shorter ... as zionnational-park.com author and owner of the Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge in Mt. Carmel Junction, Tanya Milligan.

For those seeking alternatives to crowded Zion National Park ... hike the eight-mile trail along the East and West Rim Trails, or tackle the 17-mile single-track mountain biking trail.

Another top viewpoint offering panoramic views of Zion Canyon. However, due to the difficulty of the hike, we recommend it only for those in good physical condition. The trail leading to this ...

Another top viewpoint offering panoramic views of Zion Canyon. However, due to the difficulty of the hike, we recommend it only for those in good physical condition. The trail leading to this ...

For the first time since leaving Zion Canyon, the West Rim becomes visible. The trail crosses a sandy bench, and you reach the junction with the East Rim Trail. Stay on the Observation Point Trail, ...

Mormon pioneers arriving in the area in the 1860s were so overwhelmed by the natural beauty of Zion Canyon and its ... Backpackers can trek the West Rim Trail (14.2 miles/22.8 km) across the ...

The West Rim Trail was temporarily closed for rescue operations. That trail and Scout Lookout are near the famous Angels Landing trail. The statement said, “Zion National Park’s response ...