My entire life I was always wondering where I went through a tunnel since childhood. It’s funny, my mom never told me while she was alive where it was. On my way down to work my dream job as NPS Park Ranger, stopped in to Zion for a few days of exploring, a little hike, and talking to other rangers to find new information out and did the Junior Ranger Book. On way out got the baton and went through the same tunnel I did 40 years ago. Maybe a small sign from GOD and my mom to tell me I am finally on my right path for life - thank you for that.
Sincerely,
Zion National Park
Free-flowing rivers cut through multi-hued sedimentary rock to form Zion's deep and spectacular canyons. Park trails lead visitors to dramatic rock formations, hanging gardens, scenic vistas, ancient rock art and natural arches. People have lived in Zion’s landscape for at least 8,000 years, and the park's prehistoric art and artifacts tell the stories of the area’s previous inhabitants. The park also provides habitat for a variety of wildlife and large mammals, hardy desert plants like cholla and juniper, and rare and threatened birds like the peregrine falcon, California condor and Mexican spotted owl.
State(s): Utah
Established: 1909
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