ZION NATIONAL PARK: Ultimate Travel Guide

Everything you need to know to visit Zion National Park in Utah. Zion is the 3rd most visited National Park with nearly 5 million visitors. Zion is big… 229 square miles with perpendicular cliffs that are nearly 3,000 feet high. Unlike other canyon parks - like the Grand Canyon, where many visitors view the canyons from their rims - Zion draws visitors to its floor. At Zion the Canyon starts wide, and then get’s really narrow.. Some parts are so narrow they only get minutes of sunshine per day.
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Table of contents:
00:00 Overview of Zion National Park
01:35 Orientation of Zion National Park
03:49 Getting In Zion National Park
05:43 Getting Around Zion National Park
09:10 When to Go to Zion National Park
10:56 Where to Stay in Zion National Park
14:36 Food in Zion National Park
17:21 Angel's Landing in Zion National Park
22:04 The Narrows in Zion National Park
25:33 Things to Do in Zion National Park
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[@jimmyjames6492]

Another National Park that we need to visit. Thanks for the info + video!

[@JohnSkyLey]

Looks incredible!

[@AbCd-fo6ys]

Thank you sooooo much for this informative and guided video!

[@Penny-sz1ir]

This is sooo helpful, thank you so much!!! 🥳

[@EpicsauceJake]

Thank you so much for this. I've looked at all the pictures of Zion online. Every single picture looks like a painting it's incredible

[@sme91158]

Great video, very informative. I want to go back there soon! The best time to hike the Narrows as I recall is around June or July. All you need is swimsuits, river shoes, and a day pack. Fun!

[@paulstein916]

My dad took us on a trip to Bryce and Zion when I was in high school. Amazing! Great detailed guide!

[@sharonswink3234]

Lots of great information for planning my trip to Zion! Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

I’m always amazed at how thorough your videos are. Great information and video as usual.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Sandy!

[@GabrieleDeHart]

All I need to know for 1st trip to Zion right here - thank you for covering it all!

[@YellowProductions]

Happy to help!

[@jrecm4816]

Zion is gorgeous. I haven't been there in years and years. Your video has made me want to visit again.

[@SweetandWays]

Great video, many thanks and now i got many info from you.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad to help

[@bevvyloo7952]

Great information as we’re visiting Zion & the other Utah NP’s in September this year. Much more detail than I’ve seen in other vlogs - thank you ☺️

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@clairedobson2240]

Amazing place. Thanks Chris

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Claire!

[@markallen8226]

Coming out of the tunnel at the end was amazing. Utah has a definite hue, especially the places you're visiting recently. Thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Mark!

[@ryanhanks4852]

I just booked a trip here for October. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks for the video.

[@YellowProductions]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jonathanfactor6688]

Great place I have been there

[@vividflight]

Thanks for Zion's information.

[@YellowProductions]

Any time!

[@faceheadstudios]

Living near by and growing up going to Zion all the time, I'm pretty amazed at how well you synthesize the information and share it...even when you are only visiting for a short time, great introductory to Zion and pretty important tips. It does get hot in the Summer, but anywhere the Canyon Walls cover, it does cover and shade...and though the Canyon walls do warm up, they provide a lot of cover...so the shaded hikes are where it's at in the Summer.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks facehead!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job chris drop a like

[@laureljaneg]

Hi Chris love your videos! Another suggestion for lodging is Hurricane UT. I stayed in Hurricane. This year I’m staying in Springdale.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Wish I had this info before doing a day trip from Vegas to Zion. I didn't leave early enough and had didn't get to enjoy the park as much. Definitely will spend at least 2 to 3 days to really explore and enjoy this beautiful place.This is the Ultimate Travel Guide for sure.Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@YellowProductions]

Right on. Sorry it wasn't soon enough for you but you're now well armed for next time 😀

[@jameshiga8077]

@@YellowProductions It's not your fault. Nothing for you to be sorry about. Armed and Ready for sure.👍

[@YungMamba404]

E Bike is the best way to get around Zion! move at your own pace and amazing views trust me. best bike ride of my life

[@vielka503]

Good to know! Any tips on booking and recommendations? Thanks!

[@YungMamba404]

@@vielka503 yup, I went to Ebikes Zion - Powered By Zionic. It's about 5 minutes outside of the park in Springdale. They have a bunch of options and parking for about $20. Super nice people too.

[@YungMamba404]

@@vielka503 Bike Zion -Powered by Zionic in springdale about 5mins out from the park

[@dub88acc]

Did the narrows. One very important part you left out is water levels and river current changes daily, especially in Spring. Hike can close for weeks in Spring or when they're are flash floods and changes yearly

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the additional tip

[@inesr.7928]

Thank you so much for your work! I’ll come visit many national parks late August, do you know if I can buy a « general access » pass for all the parks?

[@michaelvadney5803]

Thanks for such a complete video! Would you happen to know if motorcycles are allowed to go where the shuttles go during the summer? Thanks again!

[@YellowProductions]

No motorcycles... just bicycles

[@shrekgamer4199]

In one of your videos you visited californias great America which I thought was nice. Do you think you can try going again during carnival or july 4?

[@nizhonichica2005]

Come To Lake Powell, AZ in the summer!!!

[@cecilhudgins6569]

My wife and I are visiting Zion, Bryce and Lake Powell in late Sept. Can you suggest some must see areas at Lake Powell.

[@Deafinitely_Ethan]

Personally me i like the tunnel.

[@Jeannified]

We did the narrows (a little bit), without the gear. It was early October. That water was cold!

[@YellowProductions]

Brrrr

[@johnwm7039]

What's the wildlife situation if one is camping; bears, mountain lions?

[@milenium3082]

Even though it's most popular National park in the US. We all know that most of people outside US Heard about it because Fallout New Vegas DLC "Honest Hearts" and in game and in IRL it's look beautiful

[@ballerlocs]

Hi 👋

[@MARCELOOLIVEIRA-lg2gv]

my son is handicap is possible hike good access ? ...electric wheelchair !!

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Marcello.. I think mostly the rim trail on top is wheel chair friendly

[@angelicasoup638]

So weird, not that many greens throughout the mountain.

[@YellowProductions]

This was recorded in December so everything green was dead for the winter

[@Twinsen764]

How does it feel to be doing these videos in the canyon all by yourself without help from OC girl or princess?

[@YellowProductions]

I certainly enjoy the company.... but at least solo I don't have to worry about the princess falling off the cliff 😀

[@Twinsen764]

Maybe like that son and the dad with the goofy overalls you both and do the rapids!

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah. When she's a little older and taller 😀

[@Twinsen764]

Can't wait for her first big real adventure!

[@seamusriley]

I could be incorrect, but I have a national park military pass, so I get in free!

[@YellowProductions]

You sure do!

[@anderZc7]

Isn’t the angels landing hike kind of dangerous? Some videos of other people doing it make it look a little intense for inexperienced hikers.

[@YellowProductions]

Yes... indeed it is

[@anderZc7]

@@YellowProductions Good to know. I was wondering if it really was as bad as people say. Thanks!

[@TheToneArchive]

You need a god damn lottery permit for Angels Landing now? Wtf??

[@alexjandroceron2658]

Zion was a complete bust for me. I’m happy I didn’t pay the 35 dollar fee. First day of national park week would’ve been nice to spend here but it’s inaccessible and inconvenient. No one really tells use where to go for the shuttle or where to park . You just have to figure it out for yourself. It’s really confusing where to go so I just gave up and drove to LA. Having come from Salt Lake City area what I saw of Zion kind of paled in comparison anyway

[@tomdunn6412]

Have you tried removing your head from your ass?

[@p.cake7434]

Didn't see Joshua Graham, not worth visiting

[@mikefoley8232]

Sorry, this park is overrated and extremely overcrowded. Capitol Reef and Arches are both significantly better. Zion only has the narrows and angels landing...neither really impressive. The shuttles, which are mandatory, or a joke...super packed which is great after everyone has been sweating all day long.

[@ThatAlphaCamaro]

Last time I went was in 2018. I will be going next month. If it’s pack I’m not doing it 😅