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Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or sanctuary.
Protected within the park's 229 square miles is a dramatic landscape of
sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Zion is located at the junction of
the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin and Mojave Desert provinces. This unique
geography and the variety of life zones within the park make Zion significant
as a place of unusual plant and animal diversity.
Accessibility
National parks are set aside for the enjoyment of all. Because of the
rugged nature of many of the nation's treasures, it has been difficult
to provide access for everyone who might have special needs. The National
Park Service has been making strides to furnish facilities that allow
everyone the opportunity to enjoy the beauties of the great outdoors.
Visitors will find that this is true at Zion as well. Some of the steps
to insure accessibility include:
Both Visitor centers and Zion Lodge are fully accessible to people with
special needs. Several campsites are reserved for people with disabilities
and three trails are accessible. More detailed info is available at the
Visitor Center.
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