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Zion National Park

Het Nationaal park Zion is een natuurreservaat in de Verenigde Staten. Het werd in 1909 een National Monument, en in 1919 een National Park, in 1937 werd het park uitgebreid met Kolob.
De naam ‘Zion’ kreeg dit park van mormoonse pioniers in 1860. De mormonen of "Heiligen van Jezus Christus van de laatste dagen" zijn een religie die vooral in Utah gevestigd is. Afgeleid van het Bijbelse ‘Zion’, kreeg dit voor hen de betekenis van een plek van rust en veiligheid. Ook de naam Kolob komt uit hun geschriften, het betekent: de eerste schepping, een plek dicht bij God. Rond 2000 jaar geleden leefden hier "Anasazi" of oude Pueblo-volkeren, tot ongeveer 800 jaar geleden. Toen leefde de stam van de Paiute hier tot de mormoonse pioniers aankwamen.
Het park heeft 800 soorten planten, 75 soorten zoogdieren, 271 vogels, 32 reptielen en amfibieën en 8 soorten vis. Voorbeelden hiervan zijn herten, hagedissen en bedreigde diersoorten zoals de slechtvalk, de gevlekte bosuil en de wilgenfeetiran.
Enkele natuurlijke verschijnselen in het park zijn Zion Narrows, Emerald Pools, Hidden Canyon, Angels Landing, The Great White Throne, Checkerboard Mesa, The Three Patriarchs, Kolob Canyons en Kolob Arch.

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  • 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

Zion National Park

➴ Coordinates: 37° 17‘ N, 113° 1‘ W
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