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Zion National Park Photo
Photo: Cliffs and creek
 
Photograph by Ovidiu Ifrim, submitted to My Shot
Zion's sandstone cliffs—in hues of creams, pinks, and reds—reveal clues to the geologic events that were important in shaping this national park, the first established in Utah.
Zion National Park Features
Photo: Zion National Park
Some of the most dramatic scenery in the U.S. rises—and falls—from Utah's high plateau country.
Photo: Zion National Park
With 58 national parks, it can be difficult to know just where to start when planning your family's next vacation. Here are some tips to ease your wallet, keep you safe, and enhance your park experience.
Photo: Ski slopes
Join the Ski Patrol at Snowbird Resort in the Wasatch Mountains, and learn how being a member of this elite force requires more than just emergency medical training.
Photo: Zion National Park
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National Parks Guide
National Parks Guide
Featuring 375 color photos and 80 full-color detailed maps, National Geographic's best-selling guide takes you through America's national parks.
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Photo: Topo! Explorer box
The National Geographic Store has outdoor recreation software to help you plan your next national park adventure.
National Geographic Photography
Photo: Glacier National Park
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