United States
Zion National Park
Welcome to Utah! Zion National Park is a dramatic canyon of glowing red-and-white cliffs, carved by the Virgin River over millions of years.
Why is it famous?
Its towering sandstone cliffs glow orange, pink, and cream in the sunlight.
Angels Landing and The Narrows are two of the most famous hikes in America.
How was it formed?
The Virgin River has been slicing through soft sandstone for millions of years.
Layer upon layer of ancient sand dunes turned to rock, then were cut into deep canyon walls.
Amazing facts
Zion Canyon's walls rise up to 2,000 feet above the canyon floor.
The Narrows is a slot canyon so tight that hikers wade right through the river to pass.
Quick facts
- Zion Canyon's walls rise up to 2,000 feet above the canyon floor.
- The Narrows is a slot canyon so tight that hikers wade right through the river to pass.
- Zion is home to over 1,000 kinds of plants, more than almost any other national park.
- Bighorn sheep can be spotted climbing the park's steep, rocky slopes.