Zion National Park | Freedom Village Local Parks Series
About Zion National Park
Zion National Park is Utah’s first national park. It is one of the most visited parks in the US. The minute you enter the park, you instantly know why. With a stunning red rock landscape, the scenery is remarkable. Zion consists of desert, riverbank, pinyon-juniper, and conifer woodland ecosystems, giving it a diverse and unique landscape. In the park, you’ll be able to find high plateaus, canyons, the Virgin River, arch formations, over 1,000 species of plants, and so much more.
Zion National Park actually has one of the largest freestanding arches in the world. Known as Kolob Arch, this arch is the second biggest in the world. The largest is Landscape Arch in Arches National Park, also located in Utah.
Things to Do in Zion National Park
From day trips to week-long adventures, there is plenty to do in Zion National Park. Open all year round, Zion has so much to offer for every season. Hiking is one of the most popular activities to take part in the park. There is a wide variety of trails, ranging for all skill levels and abilities. For the daring, the Angels Landing hike is a popular hike that is often called the world’s most dangerous hike. While it is a steep and difficult hike, you are rewarded with spectacular views overlooking the park at the end of the trail.
Horseback riding is another popular activity that you can do right in the park. Visit one of the educational nature centers, or take a look in the gift shop. Biking and canyoneering are fun activities that many visitors participate in as well. Zion is known as one of the best rock climbing areas in the world and is a popular destination for rock climbers. With so many high plateaus and canyons, the park is an ideal spot for watching the sunset and stargazing.
Freedom Village’s Proximity to Zion National Park
Located only about 40 miles away, Zion National Park is an easy day trip from Freedom Village. It’s about a one hour drive, with beautiful views all along the way. Freedom Village is close enough to enjoy the park, but far enough away to avoid the crowds.
Why Is Zion National Park Beneficial to a Vacation Home
Location, location, location! Not only is being so close to Zion National Park nice for you, but it is also nice for renting out your vacation home. Being so close to Zion, as well as other national and state parks, means your vacation home will always be in demand. Zion is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 visited national parks and has moved to the top five visited parks in the past several years. With 4.5 million visitors in 2017 and similar numbers in 2018, the demand is always there.
St. George is known for it’s proximity to Zion National Park, and with its ease to get to the park, this location is popular. With more amenities and attractions than other surrounding towns, many visitors stay the night here and make a day trip to Zion and other surrounding parks. Not only does St. George have more attractions, but it also has year-round warm weather, making it a popular destination at all times of the year. Often in the cooler winter months, Zion visitors choose to stay in St. George for a warmer vacation.
Zion is a beautiful national park, that is a must-see for all. By having a vacation home close by, you will be able to experience the spectacular views of the canyon on your vacation. Not only will you enjoy the views yourself, but you’ll be able to rent your vacation home out when you are away, as there is so much demand for the area. To learn more about the attractions in St. George, visit our blogs on our rental website. Keep an eye out for our other Local Park Series blogs as we learn and explore more of the surrounding national and state parks. If you have any questions or want to learn more, don’t hesitate to contact us.