One of the most inspireing places I have ever been. Zion, interpreted by Mormons as a place of safety or refuge, was given to this canyon by Mormon pioneers in the 1860's. Protected within the park's 229 square miles is a dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Zion is located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin and Mojave Desert provinces. This unique geography and the variety of life zones within the park make Zion significant as a place of unusual plant and animal diversity. Designated in 1919, Zion National Park is Utah's oldest national park. Zion canyon features soaring towers and monoliths that suggest a quiet grandeur. Zion is also known for its incredible slot canyons, including The Narrows, which attract hikers from around the world. With nearly three million visitors per year, Zion is Utah's most heavily used park. Check out the this Zion photo tour to see why you won't want to miss Zion National Park.

Feel the power of rushing water as you make your way through the Narrows, letting the stream itself serve as your trail. (This is a wet hike most enjoyable during warm weather.) With canyon walls that are hundreds of feet high and at times only an arm's-stretch-apart, the Narrows provide an exciting hike, but can be dangerous. As a natural drainage for the area, the Virgin River carries flash floods during summer thunderstorms. Floods can roar down canyons in seconds, washing away or stranding hikers. Never enter narrow canyons if there is a chance of rain anywhere in the drainage. Check at the ranger station for more information.