The oldest of the "Big Five" national parks in Utah, Zion National Park is known for its abundance of striking red sandstone cliffs, which often make visitors feel like they've been transported to a movie set. The park is only 229 square miles, but don't let its relatively small size fool you; it offers just as many things to see and do as other larger parks. Ambitious hikers can descend into the 2,000-foot-deep canyon, but other popular sights include the sparkling Emerald Pools, the easily accessible Weeping Rock, and the imposing Crawford Arch, which can be seen from the Human History Museum.

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