Experience
January 26, 2026
Angels Landing is one of Zion National Park’s most famous adventure hikes, known for steep elevation gain, narrow ridges, and the chained section near the summit. The rewards are well worth the hike—but reaching the top requires scoring a permit in the Angels Landing lottery and some advance planning. If you’re getting ready for your Zion adventure, here are three
How to Score a Permit in the Angels Landing Lottery
January 1, 2026
If 2026 is your year for adventure, make it one full of experiences you’ll never forget. Climb, hike, ride, and explore East Zion’s most epic landscapes—from Zion National park to slot canyons, horseback rides, guided hikes, and backcountry Jeep and UTV adventures. Chase sunsets, stargaze under some of the darkest skies in the country, and try your first canyoneering challenge.
26 East Zion Adventures You Don’t Want to Miss in 2026
November 30, 2025
Every year, we search for gifts that matter—things our family and friends will actually use, enjoy, and remember long after the wrapping paper is gone. But the truth is, most “stuff” ends up forgotten or eventually donated. That’s why more families are choosing to gift something different: adventure. Adventure is the best gift because doesn’t get lost in the back
Why Adventure Is the Best Gift
April 11, 2025
Each year, more and more adventurers are drawn to Zion National Park’s cliffs and canyons, hiking trails that lead to views you’ll never forget, and the quiet beauty of East Zion. And while that means more people are falling in love with the outdoors (which we love!), it also means we’ve got a growing responsibility to protect the landscape. Zion
Leave No Trace: A Guide to Responsible Adventure in Zion
February 28, 2025
Zion National Park offers several free entry days throughout the year, providing a great opportunity to explore this iconic destination without paying an entrance fee. In 2025, mark your calendar for these free entry dates: January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day April 19: First Day of National Park Week June 19: Juneteenth August 4: Anniversary of the Great American
5 Free Entry Days to Zion National Park You Won’t Want to Miss
December 30, 2024
So, you didn’t win permits to hike Angels Landing? Don’t worry—your Zion adventure isn’t over! There are still plenty of ways to experience the beauty and thrill of this iconic hike. East Zion Adventures is sharing our top tips for making the most of your Zion National Park visit, even without an Angels Landing permit to hike the chained section.
What to Do If You Didn’t Win An Angels Landing Permit
January 4, 2024
Walter’s Wiggles is a series of 21 steep switchbacks on the hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park. Hiking Walter’s Wiggles is an experience you (and your knees) won’t likely forget, but take it from East Zion Adventures — the views at the top are undeniably worth it! Be prepared to get your heart (and thighs and calves) pumping
Stairway to Angels Landing: Hiking the Walter’s Wiggles Switchbacks
February 26, 2023
Here’s the deal: you could visit Zion for a day or two and say, “been there, done that.” Or visit East Zion and leave everyone jealous.
This 5-day 4-Night Zion National Park Itinerary Will Blow You Away!
August 10, 2022
Just when you think the views in and around Zion National Park can’t get any better, fall hits! As temperatures cool off over the next couple months, it’s the perfect time to enjoy Zion National Park and East Zion without the heat. Here are some of our favorite fall adventures in Zion! Brushy Cove Jeep Tour Autumn is the perfect