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Show Souvenir Edition The Kanab Area Vacation Guide 1 1 Park naturalist Denny Davies offering you a different, yet unique, perspective. The drive up the dizzying switchbacks, toward the tunnel that takes you through the mountain, is one remarkable treat no visitor should miss. There are campgrounds and a visitor center located inside the park, with good accommodations nearby. Most Zion travelers stop by the Visitor Center near the south entrance to see the film. "The Grand Circle, which offers you a remarkable look at impressive, unparalleled beauty of the area. March on to Zion and see the wondrous creation God can make out of a little rock! says that people will remember hope that every visitor would leave here emotionally Zion. I touched. Few Zion veterans will challenge the statement that the best way to see the park is to go take a hike! The intriguing sights of the Narrows, Virgin Towers, Temple of Sinawava, Checkerboard Mesa or Great White Throne often bring tears to those contemplating its awesome beauty. Unlike many of the Wests great scenic attractions, the majority of Zion is seen from the floor of the canyon, rather than the rim. When hiking many of the paths, Zion surrounds you with its grandeur. The hiking paths come in a variety of lengths, (some with wheelchair access) offering novice to expert hikers the opportunity to see and experience the park. But hiking isnt the only way to see Zion. You can ride a bike, climb, horse ride, take a guided tram tour or drive, with each How do I get there from Kanab0 Zion National Park's east entrance lies just 45 minutes northwest of Kanab, Utah Take 89 north from Kanab to Mount Carmel Junction Turn left on Highway 9 You can follow this scenic road completely through Zion Zion features some great hiking trails, where pools like these abound. Photo by Troy Snow. National Park Tounst Tip If you choose to take Highway 9, please be aware that there are occasional delays in gettmg through the Zion tunnel, due to congested traffic Be prepared to take r all, youre on vacation' your time-afte- 4V 7 V iith r(Tf ft outdoor dining in on old ranch setting -Gaze at the buffalo while watching the sunsetl Enjoy ski f.M! C, 7s''? m JK I M,iHTWrn A sampling of our unique menu: 1WMMHHM y Rabbit-Rattlesna- iini ke Buffalo Burger Buffalo Steak Sausage Cornish Game Hen Rocky Mtn. Oysters BBQ Wild Boar Ribs BBQ Buffalo Ribs and much, much more! r - U igf y.'f i f li P t; ii i-- e. f For Reservations and Information please or visit out website at j Open fer Lunch it Dinner 12 neon to 9:C0 p.m. ViZdnzztlzy - fZondcy Lodging and Camping Available Located 4 miles east of Zion National Park on Hwy 9 435-648-27- 78 |