Recently my dad, my sister, and I had the opportunity to take a national parks trip to Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and Zion. The last thing we did on the trip was take on the Angel’s Landing hike at Zion. My dad and my sister didn’t want to push their luck and head all the way to the top, but I just had to keep going. Needless to say, it was totally worth it, and maybe some day I’ll be able to convince them to finish the trail with me. The feeling you get when you’re looking over the edge gives you a deep respect for mother nature and a strong sense of awe and wonder. It’s a sight and feeling I wish everyone could experience. This was a trip of a lifetime and absolutely can’t wait to go back!
Sincerely,
Zion National Park
Free-flowing rivers cut through multi-hued sedimentary rock to form Zion's deep and spectacular canyons. Park trails lead visitors to dramatic rock formations, hanging gardens, scenic vistas, ancient rock art and natural arches. People have lived in Zion’s landscape for at least 8,000 years, and the park's prehistoric art and artifacts tell the stories of the area’s previous inhabitants. The park also provides habitat for a variety of wildlife and large mammals, hardy desert plants like cholla and juniper, and rare and threatened birds like the peregrine falcon, California condor and Mexican spotted owl.
State(s): Utah
Established: 1909
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This is from February 2015. It seemed like I waited a long time to get this pic. So worth it!
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