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Beyond the Park You Know

Put simply, Greater Zion is a destination a cut above the rest. With striking red rock cliffs, towering, carved canyons, sweeping vistas, and deep, cool waters, Greater Zion is a colorful adventureland brimming with over 2,400 square miles of epic outdoor pursuits. Here, the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin converge to make for some of the most stunning scenery and cutting-edge adventures in the world.

We invite you to explore all of what the Greater Zion region has to offer. Find interesting articles, in the news spotlight features, and more. Real-life experiences, little-known facts, and helpful travel information are just clicks away. Embrace the journey and Discover Greater.

Recent Blog Articles

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Exploring Greater Zion’s Wine – A Blend of Vineyards, Adventure and History

Greater Zion is well known for stunning landscapes and endless adventure throughout the area’s parks, golf courses, and recreational lands; however, a lesser known, historically-rooted pursuit has made…

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Active Recovery in the Land of Endurance

Move the body, still the mind – that’s how the saying goes. But does it work vice versa? In our humble opinion, it should.

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Off-roading 101

Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) might be off the beaten path for many, but all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs) and everything in between provide an exhilarating way for everyone to explore…

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Via ferrata: expectations vs. reality

What is via ferrata, you ask? It’s an up-and-coming outdoor climbing adventure. Imagine a long, reinforced steel cable secured to the mountainside, iron rungs, two carabiners, helmets, harnesses, some…

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Eight Things You Didn’t Know About Tuacahn

Tuacahn Center for the Arts is a mecca for magical shows of all kinds, drawing talent and audiences from near and far. There is still a lot of mystery behind the magic though, and that magic extends far…

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What to do in Greater Zion when it’s hot outside

Here’s how you can beat Greater Zion desert heat before you can’t remember your name.

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Eclipse Coming Soon; Look To The Heavens Near Angels Landing

A unique celestial event will be observable in southwest Utah in the upcoming months, adding to Greater Zion’s extensive portfolio of opportunities to view the sky in ways you have never seen before.…

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Purple, Mountains, and Majesty at Baker Creek Lavender Farm

Less than 25 miles northeast of St. George, just beyond Baker Dam Recreation Area, you will find a hidden gem within the folds of the Alpine Region mountains. Baker Creek Lavender Farm is a small, family-operated…

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Q&A with Heather Wurtele

Original IRONMAN St. George Champion Heather Wurtele reflects on the sport, Greater Zion and life after being a pro triathlete In 2009, Heather Wurtele and her husband Trevor committed fulltime to the…

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Greater Zion Welcomes OHV Enthusiasts For 7th Annual Trail Hero Event Oct. 3-8

Sand Mountain is the home of one of the largest off-highway vehicle (OHV) events in the United States as the 7th Annual Trail Hero is set to take place Oct. 3-8 at Sand…

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Extending Your Zion National Park Itinerary

Zion National Park is a magnificent red rock playground; but that’s no anomaly in Southern Utah. Greater Zion is home to world-class state parks, reservoirs, and vistas.

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Who Is Greater Zion For?

It’s easy to assume that people who visit Southern Utah are experienced hikers, climbers, and mountain bikers. While Greater Zion attracts millions of thrill-seekers each year, it’s truly a place for…