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14 NATIONAL PARKS
2019
4 Kolob Canyon 435-772-3256
www.nps.gov/zion
Kolob Canyon is located along the western edge
of Zion National Park. Kolob, from doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints meaning “star”, was made a National Monument in 1937 and incorporated into Zion in 1956. 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.
5 Grand Canyon
National Park
928-638-7888
www.nps.gov/grca PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ
The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It’s an awe-inspiring and impressive display of erosion and mother earth’s natural beauty. Extending for 277-miles, the Grand Canyon ranges in elevation from 2,400 ft. to over 8,200 ft. above sea level. It is up to one-mile deep, 4–18-miles wide, and more than 200-miles long. Numerous attractions and activities can be enjoyed within this serene canyon. At the park entrance station (either North or South Rim) you will receive The Guide, the park newspaper. The Guide lists parking areas, ranger programs, and visitor facilities. Park fees required.
6 Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument
435-644-1300 Kanab Headquarters 435-688-3200 Vermilion Cliffs Na- tional Monument (The Wave) Info 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab
The Staircase covers a large section of Southern Utah. It was given its name from its striking features along Scenic Byway 12 region of Southern Utah. “Grand Staircase” refers to a series of captivating cliffs and plateaus that rise from the Grand Canyon, beyond Bryce Canyon National Park to the Aquarius Plateau. “Escalante” refers to the extensive canyon system in the Escalante River Drainage, which
was named after an early Spanish explorer of the region. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is part of the most scenically diverse areas in the world. Information on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is available at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center and Anasazi State Park Museum.
Grand Canyon National Park
Kolob Canyon
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