As well as the spectacular, canyon cracked environment, the 150,000 acres of country that make up Zion Canyon and the Zion National Park is also home to rare wildlife, such as mountain lions and golden eagles.

The canyon walls in this region are red and white Navajo sandstone and there is more varied plant life than in most of the parks in the American southwest. Its unique scenery and animal life make a great backdrop for climbing, horse riding and hiking, including the famous Virgin River Narrows Trail.

There is also an ampitheatre used for out door performances in the summer - against one of the most breath taking backdrops imaginable.

Official Zion Canyon Website.

Written by  Andy Kinght.

“Most extreme activity: Slot canyoneering, Zion National Park, Utah”

By Andy Pietrasik & Joanna Walters for guardian.co.uk First Published 15th July 2009 The expert: Kate Siber, adventurer and writer for Outside and National Geographic AdventureThe Subway is one of Zion's more trippy, tunnel-like slot canyons, sculp… Read more...

Written by press. Continue reading on guardian.co.uk

Comments, reviews and questions

Photo of anotherdawn

A place I would visit over and over!

 
Comment posted 15th November 2009 by anotherdawn.

Add a comment, review or question

Review title
Your comment
Your rating
Your name
Your email address

 
 

Sponsored ads

  • Western USA Travel

    Western USA travel includes painted canyons, national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, & pueblos, to fine art museums, vineyards, & Las Vegas.

    www.tauck.com
  • Rafting America - Special Offers

    Rafting America companies are offering a wide variety of seasonal specials, group discounts and other popular promotions for the best possible value.

    www.raftingamerica.com
  • USA Western Wonder Tour

    7 day tour for 18-38yr olds of Western USA highlights including Grand Canyon & Yosemite National Parks plus Las Vegas, San Fran & LA! From £489.

    www.trekamerica.co.uk
  • Hooked on Walking Holidays

    Hooked on Walking specialise in European Walking & Hiking holidays & offer a complete range of itineraries from gentle walks to high alpine tours.

    www.walking-europe.co.uk
  • Mountain Bike the South Downs Way

    4 day guided trip suitable for cyclists & mountain bikers. 102 miles of breathtaking cycling alond the South Downs way. From £365 land only.

    www.skedaddle.co.uk
  • Advertise here

Who's been here

Similar experiences

  • The Grand Canyon

    The hardest part for me was the steep ascent back up- the high altitude and steep rock faces made for an adjustment. After 6 ho…

  • Wulingyuan

    Wulingyuan was China’s first national park. There are over 3000 sandstone pinnacles in a maze of canyons; a network of trails, …

  • Antelope Canyon

    The two slot canyons making up Antelope are like a winding maze of rounded narrow stone passages, in some places just wide enou…

What's nearby

  • Bryce Canyon

    Bryce Canyon isn't really a canyon, but a series of horseshoe shaped aphitheatres filled with mazes of spiked, coloured rock fo…

  • Havasu Canyon

    Havasu Canyon is a side branch of the Grand Canyon and is an area of large pools and waterfalls fed by a small creek and an und…

  • Supai in the Havasupi Indian Reservation

    Supai is a native American village situated deep in Havasu Canyon, a branch of the western Grand Canyon. Located on the Havasup…

Related content

Subscribe to newsletter Add an experience Share