Zion Canyon Is One Of The Most Popular Parks

There was a time only a few years ago when the national parks located in America's southwestern region were struggling to get visitors.  When they were created by the Antiquities Act, the culture of the country was quite different and families spent far more time together and outdoors.  A popular family trip would be to drive to visiting national parks, and it was one of the aspects of life in America that was seen as patriotic.  The parks were created for everyone, and visiting them in order to witness first hand the beauty and majesty that the country holds was a privileged to all people in the country.  Over time people became more content to spend time indoors on computers, and as a result the interest in national parks began to diminish.  Over time the tourism numbers at national parks got low enough that some politicians began to consider no longer providing federal funding for the upkeep and staffing, choosing instead to turn the parks over to the states.  This would almost assure that the parks would be sold off for private development, as state budgets also did not have enough funding to cover the expenses.  As a last ditch effort before considering such extreme measures, the decision to attempt to boost tourism through advertising was made.  A campaign designed to raise awareness of the beauty of the national parks was put out, illustrating that they were closer than you think and you can drive to them from cities like Las Vegas in bout one-half a day.

Because the campaign was successful and raised the desire of American citizens to visit the national parks, the ones closest to the cities became more popular than others.  One of the issues surrounding tourism at national parks is that they are not located very close to major hubs where airlines can fly in and out, leaving you with two real choices in the southwest.  This choices of starting cities are Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, and Zion Canyon National Park is far closer to Las Vegas than any park is to Salt Lake City.  This created a unique situation where the large numbers of tourists who frequent Las Vegas began allocating a day or two out of their vacation to visit a nearby national park.  Because Zion was so much closer than all the rest, Zion became far more popular than them.  The situation now stands that while other parks have seen boosts in visitors and are doing better than they were before, Zion is actually needing to consider methods of reducing traffic and congestion.  Waits for some shuttles have now seen times of more than three hours, and parking in the lots is now at a premium.  The best method of seeing Zion during your next Las Vegas trip is to book a tour provided by Bindlestiff Tours.  Their Zion tours are packed with adventure, and you will never forget the beauty of Zion.

National Parks Near Las Vegas For Tours

Las Vegas is a wonderful city for tourism.  It has been a fixture for the last 100 years as far as a place to go to enjoy yourself, and offers entertainment for nearly anyone at any price.  The one thing Las Vegas is less well known for is outdoor activities, and even though many tourists are only thinking about casinos, there are actually quite a few hiking and outdoor activities that can be had within only a short trip from the city.  While Red Rock Canyon is the most obvious because it is within only a few miles of downtown, there are actually quite a few national parks within a few hours drive from the city.  Death Valley is very well knows as a destination to travel to from Las Vegas, primarily because those coming from California will actually pass parts of it on the way.  While some might never think to stop because they have heard it is just a big area that is dry and hot, Death Valley National Park is actually one of the most unique and diverse climates in the world.  It should be experienced by anyone interested in extreme weather, and how plants and animals adapt to extremes.  It is far from desolate, and the residents have created modifications over thousands of years that allow them to thrive in the extreme heat with little water.

Zion Canyon National Park is only 2.5 hours drive from Las Vegas, and presents one of the best experiences in the American southwest for hiking and sightseeing.  The canyon is absolutely breathtaking, and you will find it hard to believe that you are such a short drive from the city lights.  Angel's Landing is some of the best hiking in the United States, so if you are an avid hiker or just a casual tourist who would like to see the unspoiled beauty of Zion, book a trip during your next vacation.

Additional parks that are within a 4 hour drive or so are Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon.  Antelope Canyon is also in the vicinity of these other parks, but needs a guided tour and good weather to be visited.  All these national parks have their own unique aspects that are totally different.  Bryce has hoodoos that are not found at any of the other areas, Monument Valley has one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and the Grand Canyon is considered a wonder of the world.  These are all within a few hours drive of your hotel room in Las Vegas, so why not tour some National Parks on your next vacation?

If you are interested in touring National Parks from Las Vegas, it is best to let a professional company lead the way.  You get to rest during the driving portions of the trip and are shuttled to the best areas of each park to explore and hike.  Contact Bindlestiff Tours to find out more.