Zion National Park — usatoday.com

Spanning across Southwestern Utah, Zion National Park encompasses over 229 miles of canyon country. Utah's first National Park, this oasis amid the high plateau is rich with wildlife and fertile soil. This land was once home to the Paiute and Anasazi Indians, and settled by Mormon pioneers. Where the Mojave Desert meets the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin, visitors will find hanging gardens – wildflowers, ferns and moss growing along the steep cliffs – and cattails juxtaposed against the vast red sandstone canyons for which Zion is best known. And the park's diversity doesn't end with the landscape. From climbing to canyoneering, the park offers guests countless ways to experience its diverse environment.

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