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Top 3 Things To Do Just Outside of ZNP
If the journey is the destination, then Zion National Park is just one segment of your experience. Surrounding Zion is numerous “must-see” and “must-do” places for any bucket-list. Grafton The town just before Springdale (the gateway to ZNP) is Rockville. Rockville is the gateway to Grafton (approx. 15 – 20 minutes from the park entrance). […]
Cacti of Zion
Among the many amazing plant species in Zion are cacti. There are over 2000 species of cacti in the world. These unique plants come in many shapes and sizes, from tall and prickly to small and smooth and everything in between. In addition to their unique shapes and surface features, many cacti bloom beautiful flowers, […]
Zion Campgrounds Now Requiring Reservations
Recently, a popular website boasted that Zion National Park is the most beautiful place on earth. Of course, how do you compare the white-sand beaches of Amanpulo with the mountainous regions of the Southwest? How do you compare a five-star Parisian meal with a banana? Saying anything “is the most…” is preposterous when comparing to […]
Downtown Springdale
Springdale is well-known for being the “Gateway to Zion.” While it is true that Springdale hosts travelers who are visiting to explore Zion National Park, there are so many things to do in downtown Springdale that it would be a shame to only see the park. In addition to the many places to stay in […]