Zion National Park (Parque Nacional de Sião) é um parque nacional localizado no sudoeste dos Estados Unidos, perto de Springdale, no Utah. Em julho de 2019 completou seu centenário.
O parque recebeu este nome porque os primeiros colonos do Utah (que eram membros de A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias) acharam que tinham finalmente descoberto a Terra Prometida quando chegaram a este vale. Tem uma área total de 593 km², sendo que o seu principal componente é o Cânion de Sião com 24 km de extensão e 800 metros de altura. Localizado na confluência do Planalto do Colorado, da Grande Bacia do Nevada, e do Deserto de Mojave, tem uma geografia única e uma variedade de ecossistemas que proporcionam a existência invulgar de plantas e animais muito diversos. Um total de 289 espécies de pássaros, 75 mamíferos (incluindo 19 espécies de morcegos), 32 répteis e várias espécies de plantas habitam as quatro zonas de vivência do park: deserto, zona ripária, bosque, e floresta temperada de coníferas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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😀
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!
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.
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.