Small but great place to learn about the native wildlife in the area. Staff is friendly and…read moreinformative.

This place is so beautiful and peaceful. It's hard to imagine how hard it must have been to live…read moreback then. Take the hikes if you can. Get tickets at the main office to hike down to the dwellings. They will only let so many people down a day.

I was thinking about slot canyons today …read more.. Check out the original review! What a trip down memory lane. I choked up a little.

The Zion Canyon Visitor Center was an amazing first stop and made the rest of our visit much…read moreeasier! We stopped during the fourth of July weekend at Zion from Las Vegas! It is located just inside Zion National Park's South Entrance at Springdale, Utah. This is the main visitor center for Zion Canyon so it is the most convenient location for getting maps, checking trail conditions, asking questions, and figuring out the shuttle system. The rangers were helpful, and the outdoor exhibits were useful for planning the day! The visitor center is right next to Zion Canyon Shuttle Stop 1, which is the starting point for the shuttle into the canyon. During shuttle season, private vehicles generally cannot travel along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, so this is where most visitors begin their trip to places like Zion Lodge, The Grotto, Weeping Rock, and the Temple of Sinawava. The shuttle is free after entering the park, and no separate ticket or reservation is needed. Shuttles leave this stop seasonally, but operating times change throughout the year so be sure to check the schedule before your visit. There is a large parking lot, but it can fill quickly especially during summer, weekends, and holidays! Luckily we got in early around 6:30 A.M and found a spot open. Parking inside the park is free after paying the park entrance fee and is available on a first come, first served basis. When the lot is full, the best backup plan is to park in Springdale and take the free town shuttle to the entrance. The center also has restrooms, drinking water and bottle filling stations, picnic tables. There is a park store with maps, books, souvenirs, and gifts, plus a Wilderness Desk for questions and permits related to backpacking and canyoneering. The park itself is open 24 hours a day, but the buildings have set operating hours. The current posted hours are 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. for the Information Desk, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. for the Zion Park Store, and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for the Wilderness Desk. These hours can change seasonally, so double check before arriving! The Watchman Trail and the paved Pa'rus Trail are also accessible from this general area. I highly recommend stopping here before doing anything else in Zion!

I love the design of the visitor center and its surroundings. The spacious bathrooms are in a…read moreseparate building so when things get busy, the queues aren't blocking access to other amenities. There are more information panels outdoors than indoors, which takes advantage of the large plaza space so that there's not a crowd indoors. There's an abundance of information about the hikes, ecology, and history of the area. There's even information about the construction of the eco-friendly visitor center! Indoors, there's the park shop and the information counter. The gift shop has a lot of books, plushies/kids activities, stickers, and other sundries. The rangers at the information desk were quick and efficient. They have to be given the sheer volume of visitors they have to help out! They were quite polite as well.

What a fun little area we found and got to explore. Stunning vistas of St. George too. There are a…read morefew parking lots, and they are free too. There is a place to eat with several picnic tables too. There are some informational signs explaining the history of the area. The landscape is red / orange and full of places to explore and hike around. There are some neat little caves, arches, and assorted nooks and crannies. Great place for everyone to enjoy. I saw families with little ones climbing and hiking, and adults of various ages traversing the rocks. There is a way to hike up to the top of the largest peak, but it is slippery getting up and down. There were some people practicing repelling down from the top. Enjoy the photos.

Well Red Gigantic…read more±45k-acre conservation area that was established in 1996 and features almost 130-miles of hiking trails. We only explored a very small portion of the area as we needed to mosey on over to our final destination of Zion but it def looks like something we'd be all-over if we're in the area again. The views are spectacular but be sure to bring water, hat and sunscreen as there's not much in the way of shade--at least in the St George portion we reconnoitered. Happy hikes, kids!

My boyfriend and I had a great time at our tours! The guides go out of their way to make sure you…read moreare happy. The great thing about the tour guides is that they offer an experience, you don't just get to see the beautiful scenery and hike all day, the tour guides explain how everything started with the pioneers and you get to learn the story behind each sight. It strengthens your knowledge and experience overall. Of course you will get to hike and enjoy yourselves. The tour in itself is awesome, we got ours on Groupon. The only advice I will give is do not do the package deal that includes The Inn at St. George. Look for another hotel in St. George with better reviews or better yet, if you take your own car stay the night in a town that is close to the place that you will be hiking. You have many options instead of staying at that hotel.

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Zion National Park covers nearly 150,000 acres. Most people will go the most popular area in…read moreSpringdale, but there's a separate area known as Kolob Canyons which is located in a different area of the park about an hour's drive away. I spent a leisurely day here, which I thought was enough to enjoy the visitor center, the scenic drive, and hike Timber Creek Overlook as well as Taylor Creek Trail. The visitor center has the NPS ranger desk, a small gift shop with the usual NPS offerings, and information about the rocks. There's also washrooms here and water available. The drive was beautiful with many pull outs to enjoy the view. I drove up to Timber Creek Overlook which is at the end of the drive. It's about a 1.2 mi path, although it was evidentially super muddy in the past with super deep foot prints and people walking everywhere. It was ok. The Taylor Creek Trail was amazing. I've never hiked a trail with as many stream crossings, which made it fun. There's also two homestead cabins on the way, and the trail takes you through a narrow box canyon toward the Double Arch Alcove. The end of the hike was pretty chilly due to the shade and the water present. Brr. I think this is a great counterpart to the more famous area - it's definitely less visited and you get more solitude.

Though relatively small in size, Kolob Canyon is mighty when it comes to beautiful views and…read moreengaging hiking opportunities. Basically the back side of Zion, it has a short scenic road and both easy and more challenging hikes available. The views are pretty amazing from the road, even if you don't ever get out of the car. This is a regular stop on our road trips, usually on the way back home. During the rainy season or just after it, there are amazing waterfalls that drop from the sheer cliff faces. Definitely something worth seeing! As you drive up to the entrance, there is a little visitor center with some interesting local information. It's also where you will pay your entrance fee and interact with any rangers for additional information if you need it. They also have Zion date stamps. While it isn't a destination in and of itself, it is worth making a stop on any road trip. Five stars.

Snow Canyon State Park is absolutely stunning and ended up being our favorite spot in the area. We…read morethoroughly enjoyed hiking the Petrified Dunes Trail, which was unlike anything we've experienced before. The dunes are incredibly unique, with beautiful rock formations and endless opportunities to explore. While the trail itself is relatively short, you'll definitely want to take your time, linger, and climb around on the dunes to fully appreciate the scenery and views. Of all the hikes we did in the area, Petrified Dunes was our favorite. If you're visiting Snow Canyon, this trail is a must-do!

This review is for Scout Cave Trail which was a ~3.5 miles round trip that took ~2 hours to…read morecomplete. This was an unique and casual hike near St George, Utah. The first half of the trail was mostly flat with sand and lava rocks. The second half was a steady incline starting from the stairs. The end requires a little bit of rock scrambling to reach the cave. The views from inside and around the cave were spectacular. Utah residents ($15 entry fee) and non-residents ($20 entry fee). Decent sized parking lot to the left shortly after entering the state park. Trailhead and restrooms are located across the street from the parking lot. The only con would be that a small portion of the trail was next to the residential area. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/JekEJc_95hg

Hiking The Narrows was hands down one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. But also very hard…read more If you're planning the bottom-up route (which does not require a permit), I highly recommend arriving early. We caught the first shuttle at 7:00 a.m. from the Visitor Center and took it to Temple of Sinawava (Stop 9). Starting early helped us avoid the biggest crowds, though the trail naturally thins out the farther you go. The first mile is an easy paved trail, but after that you're hiking mostly in the Virgin River. Most of the water was below our knees, with a few sections reaching mid-thigh depth. While the scenery is breathtaking, you're constantly navigating slick rocks, varying water depths, and trying to maintain your balance. Because you're so focused on your footing, it's easy to forget to look up and appreciate the towering canyon walls around you. Our goal was to reach Wall Street, about three miles in, and we made it. By the time we finished (took roughly 4 hours), I was completely exhausted. One piece of advice: don't skimp on gear. Good shoes, waterproof clothing, and a sturdy walking stick make a huge difference. Fortunately, several stores in the area rent everything you need at very reasonable prices. This hike is challenging and unlike anything else in Zion. A definite bucket-list experience.

The Narrows is one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done. Check weather conditions before…read moregoing, as flash floods can occur, and the ranger station will have the latest information. Hiking/trekking poles and proper water shoes are highly recommended. The water ranges from ankle-deep to waist-high in places, and the rocky riverbed makes for slow going if walking barefoot as I did, but it's well worth the effort. Towering canyon walls, waterfalls, hanging gardens, and vibrant wildflowers make this feel like a hidden oasis. Keep an eye out for the Zion snail, which is found only in Zion National Park. The farther you go, the greater the reward. Zion means "City of God," and The Narrows felt like one of its chambers. Beautiful, cold, and unforgettable. If the God of all creation, has a throne on this earth, it would be here!

We had the good fortune to meet Kim Rubel at a travel show and she is the greatest travel agent on…read morethe planet! (as well as a super nice person!) We have had great service and wholeheartedly recommend her and Morris Murdock in St. George!

You only get one chance to make a good impression. We told the agent here we had a bad experience…read morewith Viking and so he tried booking us an ocean cruise...on Viking. We worked very hard to get where we are in life and don't toss our savings around