Zion National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Washington, Iron, and Kane counties in Utah, United States
About Zion National Park
Mormon pioneer Issac Behunin built the first log cabin in Zion Canyon in 1863, near the location of the current Zion Lodge. Behunin Canyon, a technical slot canyon, was named after him. During the remainder of the century, small communities and homesteads in the area struggled to survive. Pioneers gave the canyon the name "Zion", a Hebrew word meaning safety, or a place of refuge. Despite the name, the canyon offered little arable land, poor soil, and catastrophic flooding, making agriculture a risky venture. By the first decade of the 20th century, the scenic qualities of southern Utah, and Zion Canyon in particular, had been recognized as a potential destination for tourism. In 1909, a presidential executive order designated Mukuntuweap National Monument. The new monument was, however,
Top Attractions in Zion National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Zion National Park:
- ★Angels Landing
- ★Canyon Overlook
- ★Canyon Trail Rides
- ★Court of the Patriarchs
- ★Hidden Canyon
- ★Junior Explorer Program
- ★Junior Ranger Program
- ★Kolob Arch
Where to Eat in Zion National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Castle Dome Cafeteria
- 🍴Red Rock Grill
Where to Stay in Zion National Park
- 🏨Lava Point Campground
- 🏨South Campground
- 🏨Watchman Campground
- 🏨Zion Lodge
Zion National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: