Springdale, Utah – Gateway to Zion National Park – December 2021

Although it is a tiny town of just about 500 people, Springdale hosts thousands of visitors every year. Located on the Virgin River just outside beautiful Zion National Park, Springdale is the gateway to everything the park has to offer: rugged, car-free bike trails,...

Kolob Terrace Ranch Mule Deer December 2021

Mule Deer grazing in the ranch pastures. The Kolob Terrace is in the middle of Zion between Zion Canyon and the Kolob Canyons which are located near Cedar City. The Kolob Terrace offers a 21-mile scenic drive to Lava Point, starting at the small town of Virgin. At...

Under Canvas Zion December 2021

Under Canvas Zion is located on 196 acres bordering Zion National Park. Just moments away from incredible trails, off the beaten path adventures, and spectacular views of the majestic red rocks that make Zion so famous. The camp seamlessly blends into its dramatic...

Virgin River Hurricane, Utah December 2021

The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is about 162 miles long. It was designated Utah's first wild and scenic river in 2009, during the centennial celebration of Zion National Park. The East...

Kolob Reservoir and Campground Zion December 2021

Blanketed by snow or cooking in the summer heat, Kolob Reservoir offers anglers a picturesque landscape and amazing trout fishing near Zion National Park. The Kolob Reservoir Campground surrounds the beautiful Kolob reservoir. The 5,500-acre foot reservoir built in...

Colorado City Arizona

Colorado City is a town in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, and is located in a region known as the Arizona Strip. The Town of Colorado City is located in the Short Creek valley which straddles the Utah/Arizona border. Short Creek is named after a sandy wash...

Virgin River Tributary of the Colorado River Springdale, Utah

The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is approximately 162 miles long. It was designated Utah's first wild and scenic river in 2009, during the centennial celebration of Zion National Park. Its origin is in...

Mount Carmel Junction Utah December 2021

Mount Carmel Junction and Mount Carmel are unincorporated communities located 12 miles east of Zion National Park and 17 miles north of Kanab in Kane County, Utah, United States. They lie in close proximity to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. In 1919, a...

Zion-Mt. Carmel Scenic Drive Rainy Day December 2021

Zion National Park is a mind-blowing place to visit, but the National Scenic Byway (State Highway 9) between Zion's main canyon and Mount Carmel, Utah is a stunning way to cover a lot of amazing ground. Highlights include swirling, otherworldly rock formations,...

Hiking the Many Pools Trail Zion National Park December 2021

Off and on rain finally turned more off than on so we cust our Many Pools Trail hike short. While it lasted it was very pretty. Many Pools Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Springdale, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and...

Zion Blogs

Hiking the Pa'rus Trail Along the Virgin River Pocket 2

Hiking the Pa’rus Trail Along the Virgin River

Normally very heavily trafficked we were lucky to have the trail to ourselves this chilly December 2021 morning. Named after the Paiute word for "bubbling water," the Pa'rus Trail is one of the most accessible trails along the Virgin River in Zion National Park. A...

Kolob Terrace Road - Zion Pocket 2

Kolob Terrace Road – Zion

Kolob Terrace Road, is the least traveled of the main roads through Zion National Park, and provides an easy way to quickly reach the wilderness and escape the crowds that can affect the more well known areas. It offers great views of distant cliffs and valleys,...

Taylor Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Zion National Park Pocket 2

Taylor Creek Trail Kolob Canyons Zion National Park

Trailhead Location: Taylor Creek Trailhead on the Kolob Canyons RoadDistance (roundtrip): 5.0 miles / 8.0 kmElevation Change: 450 feet / 137 mEstimated Hiking Time: 3-4 hours roundtrip The Taylor Creek Trail leads hikers deep into a narrow box canyon toward the Double...

Kolob Canyons Zion National Park December 2021 Pocket 2

Kolob Canyons Zion National Park December 2021

The Kolob Canyons district of Zion National Park is located at Exit 40 on Interstate 15, 40 miles north of Zion Canyon and 17 miles south of Cedar City. A five-mile scenic drive along the Kolob Canyons Road allows visitors to view the crimson canyons and gain access...

Cold December Morning Toquerville, Utah

Cold December Morning Toquerville, Utah

Toquerville is a city in east–central Washington County, Utah. Toquerville was named after an early Paiute chief. The population has grown from only 19 families in the late 1800s. Toquerville's proximity to Zion National Park has created a healthy tourism economy...