When we were planning what hikes we wanted to do in our trip to Zion National Park the first week in January, Matthew ...

As with other national parks, Zion National Park is ... on the weather forecast and avoid hiking during thunderstorms, especially on trails such as the Narrows, which are predisposed to flash ...

Zion National ... Some of the most popular hikes are becoming extremely overcrowded during peak season, which, depending on who you ask, can dampen the experience. The Narrows is also popular ...

The Narrows can fill quickly with life-threatening flash floods. Spring sees increased snowmelt run-off and cooler water temperatures making the hike less pleasant. With the Zion Canyon's striated ...