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$30 million ranch for sale near Zion National Park

$30 million ranch for sale near Zion National Park Mar 19th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Are you in the market for some real estate with a scenic view? Are you looking for a place that will let you get away from it all? If so, then I've got just the deal for you. The beautiful Trees Ranch, located right next to Zion National Park in Utah is on the market, and can be yours for just $30 million. The ranch, which consists of nearly 2200 acres of land, is bordered on two sides by Zion, ...

18 more great spots for hikers

18 more great spots for hikers Apr 30th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Most hikers agree: the best way to really learn about a place is to experience it by walking or climbing. It inspired us here at Gadling to take a look in February at the world's best hikes. There were so many great spots, in fact, we decided to follow it up today with 18 more. This collection of treasured, world-class hikes offers a variety of unforgettable experiences, and promises ...

U.S. national parks were popular destinations in 2009

U.S. national parks were popular destinations in 2009 Mar 4th, 2010 at 8:00AM: 2009 was a banner year for America's National Park System, which remained popular with travelers, both foreign and domestic, despite the sluggish economy. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced that the parks experienced 10 million more visitors last year than they did in 2008, which represented a 3.9 percent increase. tweetmeme_url = ...

Walking with the angels at Zion National Park

Walking with the angels at Zion National Park Nov 9th, 2009 at 2:30PM: If you're afraid of heights, you've got to do this hike. First, check out this amazing photograph. See that little strip of black in the upper right? That's a two-lane highway. Dizzy? Good. Head on over to Zion National Park in Utah and go on the Angel's Landing hike. Zion is my personal favorite among the national parks, even beating out the breathtaking but rather touristy Grand Canyon. ...

Top 10 national parks, thanks to TripAdvisor

Top 10 national parks, thanks to TripAdvisor Jun 6th, 2009 at 12:00PM: More than 3,000 TripAdvisor readers in the United States have selected the top 10 national parks. Big shock: nine out of 10 are out west. Only Maine made it onto the list. But, let's face it – if you want big, impressive national parks, you have leave the East Coast. These readers are definitely interested in the national park scene. More than 70 percent plan to visit one this year, up ...

Canyoneering in Southern Utah

Canyoneering in Southern Utah Apr 16th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Canyoneering is a common word used to describe an outdoor activity that is rising in popularity. It generally involves exploring remote slot canyons, found in a variety of locations around the world. These narrow, twisting, rock corridors are often mazes, requiring navigational skills to successfully negotiate. Along the way, hikers may be requiried to scramble, rock climb, swim, or even abseil ...

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