On this chilly December morning the waterfalls were less than spectacular but it was nice to have little traffic and the hike was good fun. Emerald Pools is a Zion classic hike. The hike is a collection of short trails that meander past a small, lushly-vegetated...
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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
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
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
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
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...
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