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Things to Do in Grand Canyon, Utah
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West Rim Trail to Angel's Landing
Southern Utah
Not for the faint of heart or for anyone afraid of heights, the West Rim Trail to Angels Landing is one of the highlights of Zion National Park. But the effort is worth it—you'll see why when you get to the top....
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Zion Canyon Visitor Center
Southern Utah
The visitor center at Zion is more impressive than most: it has a huge bookstore with books on every possible local subject, a display outside that not only has detailed information about the park but also explains the ecological design of the building....
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Zion National Park
Southern Utah
Zion National Park is as awe-inspiring as the Grand Canyon, with its massive cliffs and gleaming sandstone. Wildlife and wildflowers abound in the springtime, when water rushes off cliff faces and small waterfalls crop up out of the rock....
Bicycling
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Swimming
Riverside Walk
Southern Utah
Follow a stroller- and wheelchair-accessible path that parallels the Virgin River with several access points leading down to the cool water. Abundant vegetation and the proximity of the water make this hike shadier and cooler than others in the park. ...
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Hiking
Zion Lodge Gift Shop
Southern Utah
The Zion Lodge a nice place to hang out (you don't have to be a guest to enjoy their lobby, play chess at the tables set up in front of the big bay windows, or use any of their other facilities, including free spring water to fill up your bottles)....
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Boutique
Zion Shuttle Bus
Southern Utah
The best way to get around in the park (and the only way to get up the scenic drive into the heart of canyon itself; now off-limits to cars), the Zion shuttle has charming drivers who provide just the right amount of commentary to highlight the views....
Sightseeing Tour
Roadside Landmark
Canyon Trail Rides, Zion Canyon
Southern Utah
You'll feel like pioneers riding through undiscovered territory as you wind through the canyon, led by friendly local cowboys who chat with you along the way....
Horseback Riding
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Canyonville Visitor Center
Southern Utah
This center offers much more than maps and current information about Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. There's a hadrosaur dinosaur skull on display, oral histories of early settlers and Native Americans to listen to on headphones....
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection
Junior Ranger Program, Zion National Park
Southern Utah
Designed with ages 6 to 12 in mind, these educational programs take place at the Zion Nature Center (near the entrance to South Campground, half a mile north of the south park entrance) and include a variety of activites that teach kids about the park....
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