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Zion National Park »Zion National Park attract 2.7 million visitors in 2008, making it one of Utah's most popular tourist destinations.

"This year we will provide an interpretive program that focuses on a few more garden history," said Ron Terry, Zion primary interpretation. "We will have a special program related to the past 100 years from the park's existence. I would like for those who visit the park to leave this with the concept that in addition to this area as a national park is the right thing to do, and that the canyon
Two shuttle bus along the road-traffic Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in Zion National Park. Shuttle buses run regularly from early April until late October. No private vehicles allowed along the scenic drive during the peak traffic hours. (Al Hartmann / The Salt Lake Tribune)
and surrounding areas have the quality to be preserved for eligible generation. "

A trip to Zion can be enjoyed in a few hours, several days or more than a lifetime. Here is everything you need to know to plan a visit hundred.



Getting there »There are three entrance garden. Kolob Canyons can be accomplished with the drive to the south of Cedar City and take exit 40 in the inter-15. South Entrance to reach when driving south from Salt Lake City, take Exit 27 and drive to Utah Highway 17 to Utah Highway 9. When driving north from St. George or Las Vegas, take Exit 16 and stay on Utah Highway 9. Sign in to East, take Utah Highway off U.S. 9 / 89, 17 miles north of Kanab.

Places to stay »There are lodgings in the park at the Zion Lodge and two park service campgrounds. Springdale city features a variety of public and private campgrounds Motels, lodges and bed and breakfasts. There are also Motels in Mt. Caramel Junction east near the entrance to the park. Near the largest city is St. George, Cedar City, Hurricane and Kanab, all of which offer several lodging options.

Zion National Park turning 100 this summer.
Park has two visitor center and museum of human history.

Main Zion Canyon Visitor Center on the south side of the door is open during the summer of backcountry open 8-8 tables are 7-6 this visitor center has exhibits and three-dimensional model of Zion Canyon. Animated computer simulation shows that the geologic processes created Zion. A store offering gifts, books and maps, and restrooms.

The Kolob Canyon Visitor Center, located in the I-15 17 miles south of Cedar City is open during the 8-5 months dry season. The exhibition explains geology, plants and animals. There is a small book, gift and save the map.

Zion Human History Museum in, one-half nautical miles south
entry, the exhibition features about how people who have been affected or influenced by Zion. A 22-minute orientation film highlights the features garden. There is a small information desk and bookstore. It is open 9-7 during the summer.

Weather »Temperatures vary with altitude, and day and night can vary as much as 30 degrees. Spring tends to be stormy and wet mixed with the warm, sunny weather. Hot summer days, usually in 95 to 110 degree range throughout the day, but fun (65 to 70 degrees) at night. Afternoon thunderstorms are common from mid-July to mid-September, often produce flash floods and waterfalls. In the fall, days are usually clear and mild and nights can be cool. Autumn leaf color peak in late October. Winters tend to be mild, with light and heavy snow may be snow on the elevations. Clear day highs can reach 60 degrees at night often drop to 30.

Park drive »Zion Canyon is closed to car traffic from April through November, except if you live in the Zion Lodge. But three drives in the park remain open during the summer. The most popular walk 10 miles in the Zion-Mt. Caramel Highway between the south and east and including the entry and increase the steep switchbacks through the historic tunnel to checkers Mesa. Another way to run 14 miles from Virgin to Lava Point, at the end Kolob Reservoir and go to some popular backcountry trailheads. The last five miles is Kolob Canyons disable access to exit 40 south of Cedar City in the inter-15. This is the view to the Kolob Canyons.

Shuttle system »from April to November, the only way to access Zion Canyon and the trails is to use the shuttle system unless you live in the Zion Lodge. There are two shuttle loops. One stop at six locations in Springdale and drops visitors at the Zion Visitor Center. Shuttle loop that started in another Zion Visitor Center and make eight stops in the canyon. Shuttles run frequently and freely.