52: Zion Fun Facts

Exploring the National Parks

Ready to learn some interesting facts about Zion National Park? In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, John is taking the reins and sharing some Zion fun facts!

This is a very popular national park that sees millions of visitors every year, so we are excited to dive into the history of the park and everything that makes it such a magical place to visit.

Join us as we cover:

• A fascinating fact about the rock layers in Zion and the Grand Staircase

• Where the Navajo Sandstone came from

• The amazing history behind all of the rock layers and the rivers in the area

• The destructive, creative, and life-giving force behind the Virgin River

• The wildlife inside this park, despite the overall lack of water in the area

• The surprisingly large amount of ferns you can find at Zion

• What happened in 1776 that put this area on the map

• The interesting human history in Zion

We hope you loved this episode and learning about Zion National Park! It is truly a magical refuge, and we hope you get to get out there and visit the park soon.

If you are ready to plan your trip and want some help, head over to Dirt In My Shoes to get our Zion Itinerary!

Check out the full show notes here.