Staying in Zion National Park

Quality Inns, Zion National Park

The vast Choice Hotels chains list two Quality Inns in Springdale, Utah, in Zion Canyon near the entrance to Zion National Park. Of our many overnight trips to Zion National Park, we spent 25...

Super 8 Motel, Hurricane, Utah (Zion National Park)

With the money you save by staying at the Hurricane Super 8 when visiting Zion National Park instead of staying in the park or in Springdale, you will be able to double the length of your stay...

Rides & Rambles (Vegas/Southern Utah)

I didn't really consider Vegas an outdoor adventure hub until recently. We flew into Sin City in mid-February and promptly skipped the Strip and the gambling scene in favor of picking up our rental...

The Ultimate 7-Day Southwest National Park Road Trip

My life is an adventure and I love it! In 2016 my friend Grace and I went on the ultimate 7-day southwest national park road trip to Utah and Arizona. We visited Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon...

Eating in Utah: A General Guide, Mostly for International Visitors

American restaurants typically serve gargantuan portions. At age 79, when we order Chinese, its one entree and two plates, or 3-4 appetizers (a Dim Sum meal). The Denny's restaurant chain has...

What to Know Before Hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, UT

The country's fourth most dangerous hike in the US has been enchanting visitors for decades. The short, yet strenuous 5-mile (roundtrip) hike is completed by a half-mile section of scrambling...