Outdoor Adventure in Southern Utah and St. George – Greater Zion https://greaterzion.com/activity-types/outdoor-adventure/ Located in the southwest corner of Utah, Greater Zion is a destination that offers more than 2,400 square miles of adventure and inspiration. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:42:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://cdn.greaterzion.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/24160050/cropped-Greater_Zion_Favicon_LAY-32x32.png Outdoor Adventure in Southern Utah and St. George – Greater Zion https://greaterzion.com/activity-types/outdoor-adventure/ 32 32 Hiking https://greaterzion.com/activities/hiking/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:48:46 +0000 https://greaterzion.com/?post_type=activities&p=3093066 You’ve been walking uphill, focused on the path and your breathing, and then — there it is . . . . Some trails end at a viewpoint. The best ones lead to unforgettable moments.  It could be catching your breath after a switchback and realizing you’re stronger than you thought. Or rounding a bend to […]

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]]> Via Ferrata https://greaterzion.com/activities/via-ferrata/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:04:06 +0000 https://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=3008634 Combine scaling the steep face of gorgeous canyon walls with the security of iron-rung ladders and safety cables, and you’ve got via ferrata. Translated from the Italian phrase meaning “iron road,” it dates back to World War I when soldiers needed a safe way to navigate the rough, mountain ranges of Europe. Now, this adrenaline-filled […]

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]]> Camping https://greaterzion.com/activities/camping/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:17:23 +0000 https://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=3005148 Why stay in a four-star hotel when you could stay in a four-billion-star campsite? Camping in Greater Zion is the perfect way to keep the adventure going 24/7. Incredible campsites are available for every style of camper from high-end RV sites with power to dispersed, primitive sites with complete privacy. Enjoy s’mores and star gazing […]

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]]> Photography https://greaterzion.com/activities/photography/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:16:16 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=3000477 Photo Opportunities Abound in Greater Zion You go on vacation to experience someplace new and exciting, hoping it will be filled with an equal amount of thrills and relaxation. Capture it all digitally or on film. Take your own, but also enjoy the various galleries filled with the work of local photographers who daily capture […]

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]]> State Parks https://greaterzion.com/activities/state-parks/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:45:04 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=3000296 Four Utah state parks in Greater Zion to add to your Zion National Park trip The state parks near Zion — Gunlock, Sand Hollow, Quail Creek and Snow Canyon — represent four out of 46 Utah state parks. Sure, state parks in Utah often get overlooked because of the famous “Mighty 5” national parks (Zion, […]

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]]> Recreational Areas https://greaterzion.com/activities/recreational-areas/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:44:54 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=3000295 You won’t find a place that offers more variety of activity or differing landscapes than Greater Zion. Those activities and differences are showcased across many recreational areas. Explore the links below to see all the recreational options in these vast and glorious area reserved for beauty and fun.

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]]> Zion National Park https://greaterzion.com/activities/zion-national-park/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:44:36 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=3000294 With over 229 square-miles, more than 35 hiking trails, cliffs towering more than 2,000 feet above the canyon floor, and more species of plants than the Hawaiian Islands, Zion National Park is a pretty incredible place. It’s an environment of magic and natural fascination that will challenge what you thought of nature’s capabilities. Coming to […]

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]]> Shooting Sports https://greaterzion.com/activities/shooting-sports/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:51:37 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=34 Shooting Ranges in Greater Zion If you need to sight in your deer rifle, test a new shotgun, verify a new handload, test your accuracy with bench rest shooting, or have a family-fun outing shooting rifles, pistols, and shotguns – then Greater Zion ranges are just what you need. Ranges listed below are all part of […]

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]]> Tubing, Wakeboarding, & Water Skiing https://greaterzion.com/activities/tubing-wakeboarding-water-skiing/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:51:20 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=33 Watersports in a Desert Oasis What do you do when it’s hot outside and you are in the middle of the desert in Greater Zion? Jump in one of three lakes of course! Sand Hollow State Park, Quail Creek State Park, and Gunlock State Park are the three main bodies of water that make our […]

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]]> Paddleboarding and Kayaking https://greaterzion.com/activities/paddleboarding/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:50:18 +0000 http://greater-zion.local/?post_type=activities&p=31 You’ll be surprised to know that in the middle of the red rock desert of Greater Zion, paddleboarding is a viable activity, even providing a water adventure like you’ve never experienced before. Three stunning bodies of water let you hop on a paddleboard and explore, whether you’re lying, kneeling, standing, or even doing yoga. Where […]

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