Quick Facts
Name
Zion, a Hebrew word meaning "a place of peace and relaxation",
was given to the canyon by Mormon Pioneers in the 1860s.
Kolob, in Mormon theology, is a heavenly place close to God.
Size
229 square miles (147,551 acres)
Elevation
Lowest: 3,666 ft (1,128 m), Coal Pits Wash in the southwest corner.
Highest: 8,726 ft (2,660 m), Horse Ranch Mountain in the Kolob Canyons section.
Visitation
In 1920: 3,692; in 1996: 2.5 million.
Plant life
Richest diversity of plants in Utah, almost 800 native species.
Animal life
75 species of mammals, 271 birds, 32 reptiles and amphibians, 8 fish.
| Amber Inn
Bed & Breakfast
at Zion Nat'l Park |
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Only 10 minutes to
Zion National Park
Spacious rooms
with private baths,
comfortable beds,
and full breakfast.
Relax and enjoy!
Reserve a room:
1-435-772-9597
or click here for
more information about Amber Inn.
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