Off the Beaten Path: Visit Grafton Ghost Town

The National Parks are obviously a big draw ’round these parts, but if you’re looking for an exciting, historic detour, Grafton Ghost Town is only a quick 9 miles to our east. Grafton was used as a filming location for several movies, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Grafton History   The Cemetery No … Continued

The Temple of Sinawava

Named for the coyote spirit of the Paiute nation, the Temple of Sinawava is Zion National Park’s massive natural amphitheater and one of its most popular destinations. Here you will access the Riverside Walk, a 2-mile roundtrip walk that parallels the Virgin River and takes you directly into the heart of the canyon. With the … Continued

Grilling with Children at Zion River Resort

Everybody wants to be the BBQ chef, from little kids to teenagers. Teach them how – safely of course. There are enjoyable age-appropriate learning tasks for every child. Who knows…you might just have a junior pit master in the making!   Safety First Set your grill up on a level surface ten feet away from … Continued

Shuttle and Permits at Zion National Park

  Permits and How to Get Them Because of the enormous number of folks who want to use the park, and the delicate nature of some rock formations and eco-systems, permits are required for certain places and activities. Day hiking – No permits required, with two exceptions – day-hiking the Narrows from the top down, … Continued

Protecting Peregrine Falcons

Your visit to Zion River RV Resort would not be complete without a trip to Zion National Park. Steep, red sandstone cliffs, sculpted by millions of years of rushing waters, create the breath-taking views you came for. The cliffs are a bird-watchers paradise, with hawks, eagles and kites, all sorts of water fowl, hummingbirds, swifts, … Continued

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