Photo credits

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Photos on this site

A paved path through desert shrubs with sandstone cliffs beyond it, on the Pa’rus Trail in Zion National Park.
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Stars of the constellation Orion in a dark sky above a faintly lit cliff line in Zion National Park.
Photo: NPS Photo / Jonathan Fortner, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The Watchman peak in silhouette under an orange and purple stormy sunset sky, Zion National Park.
Photo: NPS Photo / Sarah Stio, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
A faint rainbow over red cliffs of The Watchman at sunset after a thunderstorm, Zion National Park.
Photo: NPS Photo / Jonathan Fortner, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
A park ranger at an outdoor desk at Zion Canyon Visitor Center talking with children who are becoming Junior Rangers.
Photo: NPS / Jonathan Shafer, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
A two-inch desert tortoise hatchling among dry plant litter in Zion National Park.
Photo: NPS Photo / Cassie Waters, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Hikers wading the Virgin River between tall curved sandstone walls in The Narrows, Zion National Park.
Photo: NPS Photo / Marc Neidig, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Checkerboard Mesa, a pale cross-hatched sandstone dome, seen from a stone wall along the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway.
Photo: NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
A park shuttle bus driving up Zion Canyon beneath towering red sandstone walls.
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Visitors lining up to board the park shuttle at the Temple of Sinawava stop in Zion National Park.
Photo: NPS / Jonathan Shafer, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
A park shuttle bus at the Zion Human History Museum stop with red peaks behind it.
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
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Public domain: work of the U.S. National Park Service (federal government work). Source: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/maps.htm
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Elevation data public domain (USGS). Rendering is our own work.. Source:
Day-hike essentials. A packing photo from the Bureau of Land Management, Utah. “Day 1- Hiking Essentials (19444913913).jpg”
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Utah, public domain (U.S. Bureau of Land Management work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
White Navajo Sandstone, Snow Canyon State Park. “Snow Canyon 3.JPG”
Photo: David Jolley (Staplegunther), CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Springdale, Utah, the gateway town to Zion. “Springdale, Utah 2.jpg”
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
On the chains section of Angels Landing, Zion National Park. “Angels Landing Hiker (5015792234).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Angels Landing from Deertrap Mountain, Zion National Park. “Angels Landing from the Deertrap Mountain Trail (6026023069).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Marc Neidig, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Angels Landing and the Great White Throne, Zion National Park. “Angels Landing and the Great White Throne.jpg”
Photo: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
View from the Angels Landing trail, Zion National Park. “Angels Landing.jpg”
Photo: Tobias Alt, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Autumn on the east side, Zion National Park. “Autumn on the East Side (6255322074).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Zion Canyon in autumn, Zion National Park. “Zion Canyon in Autumn (5015257435).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Christopher Gezon, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
From the Observation Point trail, Zion National Park. “Zion National Park near Observation Point 2005 08 21.jpg”
Photo: Oliver Löffler, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Canyon Overlook, Zion National Park. “Zion NP21.jpg”
Photo: Nikater, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
View from Canyon Overlook, Zion National Park. “Zion NP20.jpg”
Photo: Nikater, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park. “Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Zion National Park, Utah (1028836764).jpg”
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Ponderosa pines on the east side, Zion National Park. “Zion's East Side (6113313059).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
East side slickrock, Zion National Park. “East Zion Backcountry (5205534294).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Emerald Pools waterfalls, Zion National Park. “Red rock waterfalls (Unsplash).jpg”
Photo: Wil Stewart (Unsplash), CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The full moon rising over Zion National Park. “The full moon rises over Zion. Night sky photography is popular from the park, where dark skies give excellent views. (96e8f9a0-155d-451f-6721-41a723415b1b).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Mule deer on the Grotto Trail, Zion National Park. “Zion National Park - HCP - October 03, 2022 - 149 - Grotto Trail.jpg”
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Kolob Arch, Zion National Park. “Kolob Arch 3.jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Rendall Seely, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Kolob Canyons Road in winter, Zion National Park. “Kolob Canyon Road (5474074302).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Kolob Canyons Viewpoint, Zion National Park. “Kolob Canyons Viewpoint (23336081549).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Cadence C Cook, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Kolob Finger Canyons, Zion National Park. “Finger Canyons, at Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park - panoramio.jpg”
Photo: Aaron Zhu, CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park. “Kolob Canyons07.jpg”
Photo: Nikater, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Zion Canyon by moonlight, Zion National Park. “Zion Canyon in the Moonlight (7051723985).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Jonathan Fortner, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Hanging gardens in The Narrows, Zion National Park. “The Narrows (7463379954).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The Narrows, Zion National Park. “The Narrows, United States (Unsplash).jpg”
Photo: Matt McK (Unsplash), CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The Narrows, Zion National Park. “The Narrows.jpg”
Photo: Christian Schirm, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
North Fork of the Virgin River, Zion National Park. “Zion NP27.jpg”
Photo: Nikater, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Observation Point, Zion National Park. “Observation Point (8700361102).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Along the Pa'rus Trail, Zion National Park. “Zion National Park - HCP - October 02, 2022 - 007 - Pa'rus Trail.jpg”
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The Sentinel and the Virgin River, Zion National Park. “The Virgin River (12323623293).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Sarah Stio, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Flash-flood damage near the South Entrance, Zion National Park. “Flooding at South Entrance of Zion National Park (9c53e064-3173-46ac-8c41-45296c63ec69).JPG”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Spring weather above Zion Canyon, Zion National Park. “April Precipitation Brings May Flowers (7071040723).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Spring snow on the Towers of the Virgin, Zion National Park. “Spring Snow (6871772136).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Sarah Stio, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Upper Emerald Pool in April, Zion National Park. “Upper Emerald Pool (6931852564).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Jonathan Fortner, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
On the bank of the Virgin River, Zion National Park. “Zion NP08.jpg”
Photo: Nikater, public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The Watchman at sunset, Zion National Park. “Zion National Park - HCP - October 02, 2022 - 090 - Road into Watchman Campground.jpg”
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
The Watchman at sunset, Zion National Park. “Zion National Park - HCP - October 02, 2022 - 089 - Road into Watchman Campground.jpg”
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
From the Watchman Trail, Zion National Park. “Zion National Park - HCP - October 03, 2022 - 093 - The Watchman Trail.jpg”
Photo: Vulturesong, CC0 1.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Winter rain, Zion National Park. “Winter Rain (6736797721).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Sarah Stio, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Winter in Zion Canyon, Zion National Park. “Winter in Zion (5988448745).jpg”
Photo: NPS Photo / Amy Gaiennie, public domain (U.S. National Park Service work). Source: Wikimedia Commons.