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Zion-Nationalpark (Zion National Park)

Der Zion-Nationalpark befindet sich im Südwesten Utahs an der Grenze zu Arizona. Er hat eine Fläche von 579 km² und liegt zwischen 1128 m (Coalpits Wash) und 2660 m Höhe (Horse Ranch Mountain). 1909 wurde das Gebiet des Canyons zum Mukuntuweap National Monument ernannt, seit 1919 besitzt es den Status eines Nationalparks. Der Park wurde 1937 um die Kolob Canyons erweitert.
Zion ist ein altes hebräisches Wort und bedeutet so viel wie Zufluchtsort oder Heiligtum, das oft von den mormonischen Siedlern in Utah benutzt wurde. Innerhalb des Parks befindet sich eine schluchtenreiche Landschaft mit Canyons, von denen der Zion Canyon und der Kolob Canyon die bekanntesten sind. Die Canyons sind aus 170 Millionen Jahre altem braunen bis orangeroten Sandstein der Navajo-Formation entstanden. Der Park liegt an der Grenze zwischen dem Colorado-Plateau, dem Great Basin und der Mojave-Wüste. Durch seine besondere geografische Lage existiert im Park eine Vielzahl an unterschiedlichen Lebensräumen mit vielen verschiedenen Pflanzen und Tieren.
Einige der wichtigsten markanten Landschaftsbestandteile sind:

Virgin River Narrows
Emerald Pools
Angels Landing
The Great White Throne
The Three Patriarchs
Kolob Arch
Weeping Rock
Checkerboard Mesa

  1. 1 Geographie
  2. 2 Geschichte
    1. 2.1 Frühgeschichte
    2. 2.2 Frühe indianische Besiedlung
    3. 2.3 Spätere indianische Besiedlung
    4. 2.4 Entdeckung und Erforschung durch Weiße
    5. 2.5 Erste Besiedlung durch Weiße
    6. 2.6 Entstehung des Parks
  3. 3 Geologie
  4. 4 Ökosysteme
    1. 4.1 Fauna
    2. 4.2 Vegetation
      1. 4.2.1 Talsohlen der Canyons
      2. 4.2.2 Felswände und Seitencanyons
      3. 4.2.3 Hochplateau
  5. 5 Naturschutz und Management
    1. 5.1 Invasive Arten
    2. 5.2 Greifvögel
    3. 5.3 Feuer im Park
    4. 5.4 Virgin River
  6. 6 Klima
    1. 6.1 Weitere Temperaturangaben
    2. 6.2 Weitere Niederschlagsmengen (in mm)
  7. 7 Tourismus
    1. 7.1 Wandern
    2. 7.2 Klettern
    3. 7.3 Canyoning
    4. 7.4 Camping
    5. 7.5 Sehenswürdigkeiten
      1. 7.5.1 Angels Landing
      2. 7.5.2 Emerald Pools
      3. 7.5.3 The Narrows
      4. 7.5.4 Kolob Arch
      5. 7.5.5 Checkerboard Mesa
  8. 8 Literatur
  9. 9 Weblinks
  10. 10 Einzelnachweise

Comments

  • Such a gorgeous place. If you plan to be there all day make sure you are prepared with enough food and water. Have the right shoes on and bring bandaids in case you start to get blisters. Narrows was very cool but dangerous when walking in the water around rocks. If you have bad ankles I don’t suggest it. Angels landing is a bit scary but worth the climb. This past week while we were in the area the park had two flash floods so be careful this time of year. They do close down several trails if it happens but you don’t want to be stuck out on a trail that gets flooded. Lots of friendly wild life to see. They run a free shuttle bus in and outside the park to help you get around which was nice but masks are required to ride on the shuttle. Not pet friendly because of the risky trails. Dogs aren’t allowed on the shuttle and can only go on one trail.

    3 weeks ago
  • This park has so much to see. The shuttle system was great, you have to wear masks on the shuttle) and our drivers were entertaining as well as informative. We couldn't do the Narrows hike due to flash for food warnings, so I'll have to go back. Don't go in July or August, if you can help it. It was WAAAAYYY too hot.

    3 weeks ago
  • What an awesome place. My greatest worry for this place is that since the COVID Pandemic, people have gone out to see these national treasures. The don't know how to respect the natural landscape and have destroyed and vandalized these places like they are some random building. The difference is nature isn't some canvas that can be repainted or repaired. I hope everyone can visit, just please take only photos and leave only footsteps.

    5 days ago
  • The water in this area tastes so good, it's sort of sweet. I made my tea with it and it tastes like heaven. What a stunningly beautiful place! It's probably even nicer in the winter when the snow covers the red peaks. Going through the tunnels is part of the fun, as we got to catch a quick glimpse of the different rock formations at every window before driving into the darkness again.

    a week ago
  • Zion holds its own against the great National parks! This place is one beautiful view/experience after another. Will definitely be back with future generations😀

    a day ago
  • One of the best national parks! Tons to see and do. The very best range in scenery from peaks to valleys. I could spend years exploring this park and never tire!. Even if youre not an expert hiker there are scenic and fun trails for you!

    a week ago
  • Cam

    In terms of scope and grandeur, you'd be hard pressed to beat Zion. A glorious view no matter where you look. Sights were almost all surprisingly accessible.

    2 days ago
  • I absolutely loved Zion National Park and I recommend coming here 10/10. The trails and the whole park was amazing and had insane views. The trails built were also amazing. There are easy trails for the family and hard trails for hikers wanting to push their limits. Angel’s Landing and the Narrows are a must visit and one of the best trails to hike for some amazing views.

    2 months ago

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