Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a park surrounding Lake Powell in the states of Utah and Arizona. It was established in 1972 after Lake Powell was created by damming the Colorado River. There are countless recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, and scenic drives.
Mount Carmel Junction is a tiny community about 12 miles east of Zion National Park in Utah. There’s no reason to visit the town, but if you’re passing through you can’t help but notice the colorful sign for the Thunderbird Restaurant.
The Zion Human History Museum has exhibits on the human history of Zion National Park in Utah. It’s located along the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and is at the second shuttle stop.
Riverside Walk is a very easy paved trail at Zion National Park in Utah. It’s located at the Temple of Sinawava shuttle stop at the end of Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. The trail is 2.2 miles round-trip and follows the path of the Virgin River.
The Weeping Rock Trail at Zion National Park in Utah takes hikers on a short uphill walk to a natural hanging garden in Zion Canyon. The trailhead is located at the Weeping Rock shuttle stop along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. It’s the shortest trail in the entire park.
The Kayenta Trail connects the Emerald Pools Trail to the Grotto picnic area at Zion National Park in Utah. The trailhead is located at the Grotto shuttle stop along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
The Emerald Pools Trail at Zion National Park in Utah takes hikers to a set of natural pools and waterfalls. The trailhead is located on the Zion Lodge shuttle stop along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is the road through the main part of Zion National Park in Utah. It follows the path of the Virgin River as it winds through Zion Canyon.