Podcast appearances and mentions of zion narrows

From Delicate Arch to the Zion Narrows, Utah's five national parks and eight national monuments are home to some of America's most amazing scenic treasures. In his new book “Wonders of Sand and Stone,” Frederick Swanson presents little-known accounts of people who saw in these sculptured landscapes something worth protecting. introducing us to the early explorers, scientists, artists, and travelers as well as the local residents and tourism promoters who worked with the National Park Service to build the system of parks and monuments we know today.

From Delicate Arch to the Zion Narrows, Utah’s five national parks and eight national monuments are home to some of America’s most amazing scenic treasures. In his new book “Wonders of Sand and Stone,” Frederick Swanson presents little-known accounts of people who saw in these sculptured landscapes something worth protecting. introducing us to the early explorers, scientists, artists, and travelers as well as the local residents and tourism promoters who worked with the National Park Service to build the system of parks and monuments we know today.

Learn about hiking the Narrows at Zion National Park including when to go, what to bring, and how to beat the crowds.

Took a trip to Zion with the in-laws and experienced something amazing! Hope you enjoy!

Picture this: you’re deep in the desert, hiking down your favorite trail, when you stumble upon some “For Sale” signs right alongside it. How would you react? For thousands of visitors to the Narrows trail in Zion National Park, this quickly became reality. When a long-running negotiation between a private landowner and the National Park Service came to a head, this world-famous trail faced an uncertain future. In our most recent Contours we dig into the backstory of these dramatic signs and discover the complex web of public-private land ownership and how it affects access to iconic landscapes. In This Episode Bill Dunn: Manager, Zion Adventure Company Jim Petterson: Southwest and Colorado State Director, Trust for Public Land

A relaxing minute watching the water stream down the side of Zion Narrows in Zion National Park.

A minute viewing the beautiful water dripping down the sides of Zion Canyon in Zion National Park.

Join Tony as he hikes up The Zion Narrows, one of America's premier journeys.

Join Tony as he hikes up The Zion Narrows, one of America's premier journeys.