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	Zion National Park Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ GreatArtworks.com
		Established in 1909 as Mukuntuweap National Monument, it became Zion National Park in 1919.
		A separate Zion National Monument, the Kolob Canyons area, was proclaimed on January 22, 1937.
		Protected within the park is a dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs, mostly from the 170 million year old tan to orange-red sandstone of the Navajo Formation.
	www.greatartworks.com /encyclopedia/Zion_National_Park (3916 words)

	Best day hikes in Zion National Park, Utah
		Zion National Park, in southwest Utah, preserves one of the iconic landscapes of the American Southwest, and offers some of the most memorable day hikes to be found anywhere in the region.
		There are plenty of motels and restaurants, including the highly recommended Zion Pizza and Noodle Co. Las Vegas is the nearest major airport (160 miles), while the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National park, and the Paria canyon wilderness are not too far away either.
		Zion's other signature hike is to Angels' Landing, a narrow sandstone fin that juts into Zion Canyon from the West Rim.
	www.philarmitage.net /zion_hikes.html (1327 words)

	Zion National Park on Encyclopedia.com
		ZION NATIONAL PARK [Zion National Park] 146,592 acres (59,349 hectares), SW Utah.
		First proclaimed a national monument in 1909, it was enlarged several times and established as a national park in 1919.
		Zion Canyon, the park's main attraction, is a 15-mi (24-km) long, 0.5-mi (0.8-km) deep, multicolored gorge cut by the Virgin River.
	encyclopedia.infonautics.com /html/Z/ZionN1atl.asp (522 words)

	The Narrows (Zion National Park) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Narrows lies north of, and upstream of, the main Zion Canyon.
		A mile (2 km) south of the Mouth of the Narrows is the Temple of Sinawava, where the river enters main Zion Canyon, a flat-floored, quarter to half-mile (400 to 800 m) wide canyon with sandstone mountains on each side, their summits 2400 feet above.
		The hike of The Narrows is one of the premier hikes on the Colorado Plateau.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virgin_River_Narrows (907 words)

	History - SouthernUtah.Travel
		In 1937 the Kolob Canyon region was designated as a national monument, and it was incorporated into Zion National park in 1956.
		Zion Canyon is especially popular with hikers and drivers, who follow the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to its terminus at the Temple of Sinawava and the Gateway to the Narrows, and then return to take the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, with its tunnel, to the top of the canyon.
		Most of the park's 147,000 acres are located within Washington County; however, the extreme eastern section of the park is in Kane County, while the park's northern tip extends into Iron County.
	travel.southernutah.com /utah/zion/history (750 words)

	Utah - Zion National Park
		Zion National Park encompasses some 150,000 acres of wild canyon country east of St. George, Utah, including the narrow, multicoloured Kolob Canyons to the north and many miles of largely impenetrable mountain wilderness.
		Zion offers probably the best, most varied hiking of all national parks, including the famous Narrows Trail along the upper stretches of the Virgin River.
		Overcrowding: As with other Southwest parks including Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, overcrowding is becoming a serious problem in Zion Canyon - the general solution is to reduce the traffic by closing some roads to private vehicles and using shuttle bus services to transport visitors.
	www.americansouthwest.net /utah/zion/national_park.html (649 words)

	The Narrows - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For The Narrows in Zion National Park, see The Narrows (Zion National Park)
		The first recorded European entrance into the Narrows was in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazano, who set anchor in the strait and was greeted by a group of Lenape, who paddled out to meet him in the strait.
		In 1964, the Narrows were spanned by the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Narrows (373 words)

	Zion Canyon
		In sheer magnitude and color, Zion is very likely one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world with the annual number of visitors ranging over 3 million.
		Perhaps the most famous and one of the most challenging areas of Zion National Park is The Narrows.
		National park rangers urge prospective hikers to be prepared by having the right equipment; but most of all, hikers need to have current trail information and know what their personal limitations are.
	www.utahzion.com /zion_canyon.html (727 words)

	Zion National Park Utah.com
		A third entrance is located on the west side of the park into Zion's beautiful Kolob Canyon.
		Zion is also known for its incredible slot canyons, including "The Narrows," which attract hikers from around the world.
		Automobiles are allowed on other park roads, including all of Hwy 9, which provides access to the lower part of the park, the Tunnel and the East Entrance/Checkerboard Mesa area.
	www.utah.com /nationalparks/zion.htm (845 words)

	Zion National Park - OutdoorPlaces.Com
		In 1918 it was incorporated as Zion National Monument and in 1919 it became Zion National Park.
		Zion National Park is one of the greatest treasures in our National Park system and is the crown jewel of Utah's National Park country.
		The shuttle terminal is found at Zion National Park's main headquarters located a short distance away from the South Entrance.
	www.outdoorplaces.com /Destination/USNP/utzion (1514 words)

	Zion National Park
		The Narrows could be described as one of the crown jewels of Zion National Park.
		The Narrows are a prime example of the gargantuan effects of erosion on the Zion region.
		The thickest layer in the park is composed of Navajo Sandstone, which was formed from wind deposition of sand grains.
	www.angelfire.com /trek/zion (668 words)

	Worldisround - The Narrows Zion National Park April 04 - Hiking in Zion Nat. Park photos
		We stopped off in Zion National Park to spend a day hiking the Narrows, a slot canyon that is at points only ten feet wide, and hundreds of feet deep.
		Worldisround - The Narrows Zion National Park April 04 - Hiking in Zion Nat.
		Park - travel photos - We stopped off in Zion National Park to spend a day hiking the Narrows, a slot canyon that...
	www.worldisround.com /articles/44863 (223 words)

	Zion National Park, Utah GORP
		With the competition Zion faces from its neighboring national parks in the American Southwest—Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands—just standing out in this esteemed crowd would seem to require some noteworthy scenery.
		Where the Virgin River enters Zion National Park, its waters have carved a chasm 2,000 feet deep into the Markagunt Plateau.
		Lodges within the park provide horseback riding as part of their accommodation packages, and information on guided rides can also be obtained at Zion Lodge.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_park/ut_zion.htm (1018 words)

	Zion National Park Sights Guide
		Zion is part of the Southwest's "Grand Circle" of national parks, monuments, historical areas, and recreational areas - one of the world's great concentrations of outstanding natural and cultural features.
		This narrow deep is the centerpiece of the park.
		Two roads lead from the north-western corner of the park, where streams have carved spectacular canyons at the edge of Kolob Terrace.
	www.zion.national-park.com /sights.htm (887 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Zion Narrows at Epinions.com
		The Narrows is located in Zion National Park – which is open year round, but the roads are not maintained in the wintertime.
		The Zion Narrows are located at the northern end of the developed portion of Zion National Park.
		During most of the season the park roads are closed to private cars, so you’ll need to park at the Visitor’s center and take the shuttle to the Temple of Sinawava in order to get to the Riverside Trail and begin your journey into the Narrows.
	www.epinions.com /content_150759837316 (1960 words)

	Zion National Park - Hiking The Narrows (incl. a map) with travel guide including photos and descriptions of other Zion National Park hiking trails. Pictures of the Narrows (National Geographics list of America's Top 100 Adventures).
		Zion National Park is approximately 160 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada in southwest Utah.
		Camping is available inside Zion National Park and at private campgrounds in the area.
		Most visitors to the area tend to split their time between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park.
	www.americaswonderlands.com /exploringzion.htm (2101 words)

	Zion National Park
		Zion National Park is home to "The Narrows" and "Angels Landing," two very popular hikes in the United States.
		Zion Canyon is the more popular and is home to Angels Landing and the Narrows.
		It consists of two main areas: Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyons.
	www.hikinglasvegas.com /Zion.htm (425 words)

	Best day hikes in Zion National Park, Utah
		Zion National Park, in southwest Utah, preserves one of the iconic landscapes of the American Southwest, and offers some of the most memorable day hikes to be found anywhere in the region.
		There are plenty of motels and restaurants, including the highly recommended Zion Pizza and Noodle Co. Las Vegas is the nearest major airport (160 miles), while the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon National park, and the Paria canyon wilderness are not too far away either.
		Zion's other signature hike is to Angels' Landing, a narrow sandstone fin that juts into Zion Canyon from the West Rim.
	www.philarmitage.net /zion_hikes.html (1327 words)

	Tom's Utah Canyoneering Guide - The Narrows - Zion
		Zion Adventures also rents Canyoneer shoes and other stuff you would find useful on your trip.
		Preparation: Zion Adventure Company offers a very good orientation/preparation lecture for those doing the Narrows for the first time.
		Lower part of the Zion Narrows, from Mystery Canyon
	www.canyoneeringusa.com /utah/zion/narrows.htm (1044 words)

	The Narrows of Zion National Park - Photos and hiking tips
		The Narrows is arguably the most exotic part of the Zion National Park.
		If Zion Park is not enough for you, click here to learn about other attractions in the area around Amber Inn Bed and Breakfast.
		The best season to explore the Narrows is summer, when the temperature is around 100F outside, yet the bottom of the canyon is almost always under the shade, and air is fresh and cooled by the running stream, which makes it one of most pleasant areas of the park in summer.
	www.amber-inn.com /narrows.htm (461 words)

	Zion Narrows (Zion National Park)
		At least five hikers have already drown in the Zion Narrows after being caught in flash floods, and because of this danger the Park Service no longer allows hikers to spend more than one night on the river.
		Flash floods are a constant danger in narrow desert canyons like the Zion Narrows, and you shouldn’t begin the narrows hike unless the forecast is good.
		For safety reasons access to the Zion Narrows is strictly regulated and permits are required, even for day hikers.
	www.utahtrails.com /ZionNarrows.html (1678 words)

	Zion National Park July 1999
		It is not rugged for the distance, however, and certainly not for the temperature (In July in Zion National Park there is no better place to be than in the bottom of a canyon, out of the sun).
		Since most of the people going on this trip have not hiked the narrows before, and some have never been to Zion National Park before, I thought I ought to prepare some information on the trip in general and the narrows hike.
		The Zion narrows hike goes through one of the most beautiful and isolated areas in the world, and certainly one of the most beautiful and isolated areas that I have ever been in.
	www.cc.utah.edu /~hpr2/photo/travel/zionjuly99.html (3247 words)

	Utah Regional Gallery of Fine Art Prints and Framed Prints
		Fine art photographic print of the Narrows on the Virgin River in Zion National Park, Utah.
		Fine art photographic print of the Narrows on the Virgin River in Zion National Park Utah.
		Fine art photograph of the Virgin River in Zion National Park Utah.
	www.customvisuals.net /gallery_directories/galleries/r_Utah.html (1259 words)

	Zion National Park
		I had the opportunity to visit Zion National Park for the first time in October of 1998.
		While hiking along the Virgin River through the Narrows in Zion Canyon on my second full day in the park, I experienced a level of intense and absolute beauty that I hadn't seen or felt with such magnitude since my first visit to Delicate Arch over eleven years earlier.
		As I drove through the park late in the afternoon on my way to my first night's lodging in Springdale, I could barely contain my excitement.
	home.att.net /~ccgallery2/zion (183 words)

	Day 2 - Zion National Park, UT
		The National Park Service does not allow cars in Zion Canyon.
		Day 7 North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, to Fredonia, AZ
		At the end of this trail we reached the Narrows where the canyon becomes a slot canyon.
	www.tomswenson.com /zion/day2.shtml (462 words)

	The Narrows: Zion National Park, UT -- photo by Bob Evans (gallery: Mountain States)
		The Narrows: Zion National Park, UT -- photo by Bob Evans (gallery: Mountain States)
		Description: The narrow sandstone walls of the Narrows is dramatic proof of the power of water rushing over time.
		The images on this website are protected by copyright laws and are the property of Scenic Light Photography and Bob Evans.
	www.sceniclight.com /html/gallery/photo.php?photo=409&exhibition=10 (95 words)

	Pictures of Zion National Park - US National Parks photos - stock photography and fine art prints
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		Zion Canyon from the summit of Angel\'s landing, mid-day
		[1 : Overview][2 : Zion Canyon South] [3 : Zion Canyon North] [4 : The Narrows] [5 : Main road]
	www.terragalleria.com /parks/np.zion.html (305 words)

	Zion National Park The Narrows II
		Zion National Park The Narrows II The Narrows II
		As the sun retreats, its parting glow lights up a quiet pool in the river.
	www.davidpettitphotography.com /TheNarrowsII.htm (35 words)

	BedandBreakfast - Zion National Park Lodging
		Zion National Park is the premier national park of Utah. Hike the Zion Narrows or tour the quiet grandeur of Zion Canyon national park.
		Zion National Park Lodging - Your On-Line guide to Zion National Park Lodging. Are you looking for a place to stay near zion nation park? Well you chose the right place. We have listed some of the finest Hotels and Motels near Zion Park.
		Gate City to Zions, one of the oldest and most beloved parks in the National Park System. Springdale, is located 1 mile from the park and is the home to the O.C. Tanner Amphitheater. Zion National Park Lodge
	www.bedandbreakfastzone.com /zionnationalparklodging (2859 words)

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