Springdale
The town of Springdale Utah is the gateway to Zion National Park offering easy park access via shuttle, vibrant arts, and outdoor adventure like hiking the Narrows or Virgin River floats, all while being a designated Dark Sky Community for incredible stargazing.
Springdale Utah, March 2010
Blending dramatic red-rock scenery with a charming, artsy town featuring galleries, good food, and a strong community feel, all while offering easy access to incredible hiking and outdoor adventures like The Narrows and Angel's Landing. Its appeal comes from the mix of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and a focus on a slower, thoughtful pace.
Springdale, Utah, was officially settled in the fall of 1862 by Mormon pioneers sent to the area by Brigham Young, with the town laid out and irrigation ditches dug, though the land was named after springs by early settlers
Zion Park Motel, Springdale Utah - March 2010
The Zion Park Motel is a family-owned, budget-friendly lodging option in Springdale, Utah, located just south of Zion National Park, offering convenient access to the park's shuttle, hiking trails, restaurants, and shops, with amenities like a pool, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi, known for its great location and large, clean rooms that may need updating.
Angels Landing, Zion National Park, Utah - April 2011
Angels Landing is a famous, strenuous hike in Utah's Zion National Park, known for its thrilling final half-mile along a narrow rock spine with sheer drops, requiring hikers to use chains for assistance, offering panoramic canyon views. The challenging trek involves steep switchbacks (Walter's Wiggles) and a significant elevation gain, making it popular but demanding, requiring a lottery permit for access, and is not for those with a fear of heights.
Angels Landing Summit, Zion National Park, Utah - April 2011
Virgin River - Zion National Park, Springdale Utah - October 2012
Zion National Park - March 2010
Zion National Park, Utah - April 2011
Zion National Park, Utah - October 2012