ZION
NATIONAL
PARK
This twisting, enchanting gorge is a
kindred spirit of the Grand Canyon, but
more accessible and wonderfully alive
with lush vegetation. Draping gardens are
found near tiny grottoes, and wildflower
meadows adorn the mesa-top. Their
scent follows you when hiking downriver
through the Narrows, an other-worldly
section where the steep Navajo sandstone
walls — afire with brilliant colors in the
playful afternoon sunlight — rise up a
thousand feet on either side as you traipse
through the clear Virgin River.
Situated in southwestern Utah, Zion is a
worthwhile and accessible retreat from the
non-stop action of Las Vegas. SELECT Villas
such as Chateau Villa at Caesars Palace
and the Hakone Suite at Nobu Hotel
Caesars Palace offer glittering neon views
of the Vegas Strip along with incomparable
amenities, while SELECT hotels The
Cosmopolitan and Venetian Resort Hotel
and Casino provide even more choices. For
those who’d prefer a closer base to the wild
beauty of Zion, Amangiri in Kanab, Utah, is
only a short drive away.
The Narrows cutting through the canyon
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