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.
Written by
Andy Kinght.
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
Western USA travel includes painted canyons, national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, & pueblos, to fine art museums, vineyards, & Las Vegas.
Rafting America companies are offering a wide variety of seasonal specials, group discounts and other popular promotions for the best possible value.
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.
Hooked on Walking specialise in European Walking & Hiking holidays & offer a complete range of itineraries from gentle walks to high alpine tours.
4 day guided trip suitable for cyclists & mountain bikers. 102 miles of breathtaking cycling alond the South Downs way. From £365 land only.

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

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

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

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