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20 NATIONAL PARKS
2018
Kolob Canyon
www.nps.gov/zion
435 586-9548
I-15 Exit #40, 3752 E Kolob Canyons Rd New Harmony
Kolob Canyon is located along the western edge of Zion National Park. Kolob (from Mormon scripture meaning the star nearest the throne of God) was made a National Monument in 1937 and incorporated into Zion in 1956. It is about 35 miles north of St. George on I-15 take Exit 40. A five mile scenic drive climbs past the towering red cliffs of
the Kolob finger canyons and provides access to 3 maintained trails and views of wildlife. Please see the website for more details and park fees. Open all year. The Visitors Center is open every day but major holidays.
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Bryce Canyon 3
National Park
www.nps.gov/brca or www.brycecanyoncountry.com
435 834-5322
Bryce Canyon is famous for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern
edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in Southern Utah. The Park’s exquisite
erosion-carved pinnacles and spires are tinted with rich warm hues of red, pink, and orange. These limestone spires are known as “hoodoos” and
appear to constantly change in the sun, making a magical landscape.
Whether viewed from a stroll around the pine-covered rim, or on a
challenging hike into the canyon, the views are nothing short of inspiring. Drive north
from St. George on I-15 to Cedar City and head east on
State Route 14 to U.S. Highway 89, drive north to the junction of State Route 12 and head east to State Route 63. Travel south four miles to the Park entrance. Open year-round, see the website for information and park fees.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
www.nps.gov/cebr
435 586-0787 or 435 586-9451 During Winter
The incredible natural rock amphitheater of Cedar Breaks is a 90 minute drive up I-15 to Cedar City, east on State Route 14, and north on State Highway 148. Cedar Breaks National Monument rests atop the Markagunt Plateau at an elevation of 10,350 ft. The erosion process is carving a giant amphitheater filled with ridges, pinnacles, and buttresses, producing an abyss 2,500 ft deep and more than three miles across. From sunrise to sunset, in blazing sun or cloudy skies, the rocks of Cedar Breaks display a rainbow of warm hues. Trails leading around
the rim are open from May until mid-November. Please visit their website for more information.
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NATIONAL PARKS
Cedar Breaks