Zion National Park, UT
Zion National Park, about 170 miles north of Las Vegas via US 15 and State Route 9, embraces many extraordinarily beautiful mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons and natural arches. It spans 230 square miles at elevations ranging from 3,650 to about 8,000 feet high. Its plant and animal species are quite diverse. Interestingly, the park was originally named Mukuntuweap National Monument by President Taft in 1909. This name was confusing and almost unpronounceable so 10 years later it was changed to Zion -- a name that was immediately widely embraced.
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Duck Creek Village, UT
This quaint, small, unincorporated community in southwestern Utah's Kane County, is nestled on the edge of Cedar Mountain in the Dixie National Forest about 200 miles north of Las Vegas, via US 15 and east on scenic State 14. Its elevation from 8,500-11,000 feet offers such year-round attractions as Cedar Breaks National Monument, Brian Head Ski Area and Bryce Canyon National Park.
Snowmobiling, hiking and biking trails abound. Its annual Duck Creek Days are held the fourth weekend in July. Nearby Duck Creek Pond and Aspen Mirror Lake offer fishing options. The Getaway Geezers have only enjoyed one short winter visit and are anticipating a warm-weather camping experience in 2014.
Snowmobiling, hiking and biking trails abound. Its annual Duck Creek Days are held the fourth weekend in July. Nearby Duck Creek Pond and Aspen Mirror Lake offer fishing options. The Getaway Geezers have only enjoyed one short winter visit and are anticipating a warm-weather camping experience in 2014.
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