Zion National Park is a dramatic landscape of towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and the winding Virgin River. Located in southwestern Utah, this desert oasis features some of the most iconic rock formations in the American Southwest, including the famous Zion Canyon with its soaring 2,000-foot walls. The park is renowned for its incredible hiking opportunities, from the family-friendly Riverside Walk to the thrilling Angels Landing with its famous chains section. The Virgin River has carved spectacular narrow canyons through the Navajo Sandstone, creating unique experiences like The Narrows, where hikers wade through the river between towering canyon walls. Zion's diverse ecosystems support an amazing variety of plant and animal life, from desert cacti to hanging gardens fed by seeping springs.