Zion National Park

• Zion is Utah's oldest and most used National Park.

• "Zion" was a name given to the land by Mormon settlers meaning "a place of peace and relaxation.''

• The park stretches 229 square miles.

• Incredible red, pink and orange sandstone canyons are what Zion National park is known for.

• Almost three million people come to visit annually.

• The beautiful canyons and scenery are effects erosion, done by the Virgin River, had.

• Many have believed not only that the National Park one of Utah's greatest gems but that it is also the most beautiful place in America.

• After nearly 2 million years the canyon's 8 layers of sandstone have been weathered to perfection.

• With the exquisite landscape Zion National Park attracts many hikers of all skill levels. For the hikers and backpackers Zion is home to some of the best trials in the U.S., to others it might just be a beautiful place to go for a walk or easy hike with some friends.

• Zion park can have an erratic climate at times. The daily to nightly temperature changes may vary up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Reasons for other changes could be from the constant changes in elevation while moving.
  
• Before the federal change to a National Park in 1908 Zion was home to a few privileged Native Americans as well s some Mormon settlers.
  
  
• With almost 800 different plant species Zion has the richest plant diversity throughout Utah.

• There are many different types of animals in the park as well. The park houses 75 species of mammals, 271 species of birds, 32 reptiles and amphibians, and 8 different types of fish.

• There are many other things to do at Zion as well. It is an excellent place to photogragh, you can bike, as well as many other things.

• There are 13 different types of lizards in the park making them a common scene. Another species of animals would be snakes, being shyer they aren't as easily seen in the park but of the 12 different types only one is poisionous.

• Many types of mammels can be found in the park including mice, rabbits, foxes, coyotes, porcupines, skunks, ringtail cats, bobcats, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, elk, blackbears, mole deer, squirrels and man different types of bats