My wheels whir across the fallen leaves that are still full of color from their autumnal parade: yellows, reds, oranges, and greens both below and above me. The leaves still attached to their limbs in the trees flutter and shimmer in the cool breeze.
Over the past forty years, I've traveled frequently between two of Utah's most popular scenic attractions, Zion Canyon and Bryce Canyon. The two parks are a mere seventy-five minutes apart in drive time, and within that short distance, there are...
Among the many developments enhancing the visitor experience at Zion National Park, one stands out for its promise of both adventure and education: the Zion East Gate Discovery Center. This center, scheduled to open in late 2025 or early 2026, is a significant project driven by a collaboration among local, state, and federal partners, along with the Zion National Park Forever Project.
I’m rocketing down twisting singletrack through pine trees, some wider than I am tall, needles brushing the ends of my handlebars. I’m hoping to keep from going too deep into those needles through the turns, knowing full well that...