Zion National Park

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Waterfall at Temple of Sinawava during peak flow following spring rainstorm.  Zion Canyon.
Waterfall at Temple of Sinawava during peak flow following spring rainstorm. Zion Canyon.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park.  The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park. The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
The Virgin River flows by autumn cottonwood trees, part of the Virgin River Narrows.  This is a fantastic hike in fall with the comfortable temperatures, beautiful fall colors and light crowds.
The Virgin River flows by autumn cottonwood trees, part of the Virgin River Narrows. This is a fantastic hike in fall with the comfortable temperatures, beautiful fall colors and light crowds.
The Virgin River Narrows, where the Virgin River has carved deep, narrow canyons through the Zion National Park sandstone, creating one of the finest hikes in the world.
The Virgin River Narrows, where the Virgin River has carved deep, narrow canyons through the Zion National Park sandstone, creating one of the finest hikes in the world.
West Temple, The Sundial and the Altar of Sacrifice illuminated by soft alpenglow, about 20 minutes before sunrise.
West Temple, The Sundial and the Altar of Sacrifice illuminated by soft alpenglow, about 20 minutes before sunrise.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park.  The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park. The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
Archangel Falls in autumn, near the Subway in North Creek Canyon, with maples and cottonwoods turning fall colors.
Archangel Falls in autumn, near the Subway in North Creek Canyon, with maples and cottonwoods turning fall colors.
The Virgin River Narrows, where the Virgin River has carved deep, narrow canyons through the Zion National Park sandstone, creating one of the finest hikes in the world.
The Virgin River Narrows, where the Virgin River has carved deep, narrow canyons through the Zion National Park sandstone, creating one of the finest hikes in the world.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park.  The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park. The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
The Virgin River flows by autumn cottonwood trees, part of the Virgin River Narrows.  This is a fantastic hike in fall with the comfortable temperatures, beautiful fall colors and light crowds.
The Virgin River flows by autumn cottonwood trees, part of the Virgin River Narrows. This is a fantastic hike in fall with the comfortable temperatures, beautiful fall colors and light crowds.
Water rushes through a narrow crack, in the red sandstone of Zion National Park, with fallen autumn leaves.
Water rushes through a narrow crack, in the red sandstone of Zion National Park, with fallen autumn leaves.
Fremont Cottonwood Tree in winter sillhouette against red Zion Canyon walls
Fremont Cottonwood Tree in winter sillhouette against red Zion Canyon walls
Yellow cottonwood trees in autumn, fall colors in the Virgin River Narrows in Zion National Park.
Yellow cottonwood trees in autumn, fall colors in the Virgin River Narrows in Zion National Park.
The Subway, a iconic eroded sandstone formation in Zion National Park.
The Subway, a iconic eroded sandstone formation in Zion National Park.
The Virgin River flows through the Zion Narrows, with tall sandstone walls towering hundreds of feet above.
The Virgin River flows through the Zion Narrows, with tall sandstone walls towering hundreds of feet above.
Photographer in the Virgin River Narrows, with flowing water, autumn cottonwood trees and towering red sandstone cliffs.
Photographer in the Virgin River Narrows, with flowing water, autumn cottonwood trees and towering red sandstone cliffs.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park.  The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
Milky Way over the Watchman, Zion National Park. The Milky Way galaxy rises in the night sky above the the Watchman.
The Pulpit in the Temple of Sinawava, backlit by sun, early morning, Zion Canyon, Utah
The Pulpit in the Temple of Sinawava, backlit by sun, early morning, Zion Canyon, Utah
Small waterfalls and autumn trees, along the left fork in North Creek Canyon, with maple and cottonwood trees turning fall colors.
Small waterfalls and autumn trees, along the left fork in North Creek Canyon, with maple and cottonwood trees turning fall colors.
Court of the Patriarchs, a series of red sandstone peaks, rise above Zion Canyon.
Court of the Patriarchs, a series of red sandstone peaks, rise above Zion Canyon.
The Preacher and the Pulpit, a pair of freestanding sandstone columns in the Temple of Sinawava, are surrounded by cottonwoods with their deep green spring foliage. Zion Canyon.
The Preacher and the Pulpit, a pair of freestanding sandstone columns in the Temple of Sinawava, are surrounded by cottonwoods with their deep green spring foliage. Zion Canyon.
Cottonwoods with their deep green spring foliage contrast with the rich red Navaho sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon.
Cottonwoods with their deep green spring foliage contrast with the rich red Navaho sandstone cliffs of Zion Canyon.
Navajo sandstone forms the cliffs and walls of Zion National Park. The sandstone reaches a thickness of 2300 feet and consists of ancient cemented desert sand dunes. Horizontal lines, commonly called crossbedding, represent layers of wind-blown sand that built up into sand dunes. These dunes were then buried, and the sand grains glued together by calcite and iron oxide to form sandstone.
Navajo sandstone forms the cliffs and walls of Zion National Park. The sandstone reaches a thickness of 2300 feet and consists of ancient cemented desert sand dunes. Horizontal lines, commonly called crossbedding, represent layers of wind-blown sand that built up into sand dunes. These dunes were then buried, and the sand grains glued together by calcite and iron oxide to form sandstone.
Red sandstone peaks above the Parus trail in Zion National Park.
Red sandstone peaks above the Parus trail in Zion National Park.
Waterfall at Temple of Sinawava during peak flow following spring rainstorm.  Zion Canyon.
Waterfall at Temple of Sinawava during peak flow following spring rainstorm. Zion Canyon.
West Temple, The Sundial and the Altar of Sacrifice lit by soft alpenglow, about 20 minutes before sunrise.
West Temple, The Sundial and the Altar of Sacrifice lit by soft alpenglow, about 20 minutes before sunrise.
The Virgin River Narrows, where the Virgin River has carved deep, narrow canyons through the Zion National Park sandstone, creating one of the finest hikes in the world.
The Virgin River Narrows, where the Virgin River has carved deep, narrow canyons through the Zion National Park sandstone, creating one of the finest hikes in the world.
Natural arch formed in red Navaho sandstone cliffs, Zion Canyon.
Natural arch formed in red Navaho sandstone cliffs, Zion Canyon.
Navajo sandstone forms the cliffs and walls of Zion National Park. The sandstone reaches a thickness of 2300 feet and consists of ancient cemented desert sand dunes. Horizontal lines, commonly called crossbedding, represent layers of wind-blown sand that built up into sand dunes. These dunes were then buried, and the sand grains glued together by calcite and iron oxide to form sandstone.
Navajo sandstone forms the cliffs and walls of Zion National Park. The sandstone reaches a thickness of 2300 feet and consists of ancient cemented desert sand dunes. Horizontal lines, commonly called crossbedding, represent layers of wind-blown sand that built up into sand dunes. These dunes were then buried, and the sand grains glued together by calcite and iron oxide to form sandstone.
A motorhome recreational vehicle RV travels through the red rocks of Zion National Park.
A motorhome recreational vehicle RV travels through the red rocks of Zion National Park.
Red sandstone peaks above the Parus trail in Zion National Park.
Red sandstone peaks above the Parus trail in Zion National Park.
Shuttle buses move visitors throughout the upper Zion Canyon from April through September.
Shuttle buses move visitors throughout the upper Zion Canyon from April through September.
Kolob Canyon.
Kolob Canyon.
Waterfall at Temple of Sinawava during peak flow following spring rainstorm.  Zion Canyon.
Waterfall at Temple of Sinawava during peak flow following spring rainstorm. Zion Canyon.