The Other Zions

20 miles north of St. George is Kolob Canyon. It is part of Zions National Park but even when the main part of the park is crowded, Kolob is not. It is very beautiful with giant red canyon walls and green foliage. There are beautiful vistas and hiking trails. Kolob has a small visitor center. The best time to visit Kolob is in the evening when the sun shines on the red rocks or in the morning for an early hike.

Because Kolob Canyon is at the higher elevation, it is much cooler than the main park, even in summer. Any trip to Zions or St. George should include a side trip to Kolob Canyon.

Parowan Gap

The Parowan Gap from a distance looks like a giant cut in the road. But in reality it is a natural gap in the mountains made by a dried up stream and wind.

Located about 10 miles west of the town of Parowan on the Parowan Gap road. Once inside of the gap hundreds of ancient Indian petroglyphs line the rock walls.It is an amazing place. Originally form by mountain up lift, stream erosion and wind. As the climate dried the stream quit leaving just the cut in the rock where the wind whistled through.

For several centuries Indians passed through the gap leaving designs pecked on the rocks

The Parowan Gap is a protected sight and should be view with care. Picture taking is welcome but make sure nothing is damaged. The Gap is a must see of anyone traveling I-15