ZionNationalPark

Zion's first people tracked mammoths, mid-size animals, and gathered foods that became scarce. The next 1500 years the culture has changed to a farming one.

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Rangers at Zion offer hikes, talk about the history, give shuttle tours, have youth programs, and make sure wildlife isn't being harmed.

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If a person had 2 days to visit at the park they should visit the Zion narrows, weeping rock, Angels Landing, and the observation point

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Zion is located at the Colorado plateau. Rock layers have been uplifted, tilted, and eroded to form the Grand staircase.

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Ponderosa Pine cling onto ledges. They push powerful roots into sandstone, adding to the slow process of erosion.

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Have you ever seen a ringtail? These elusive mammals are nocturnal, extremely agile, and undeniably cute.

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Juniper trees being drought tolerant, dominate the transition zone between lowland communities and juniper forests

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Zion is critical to the habitat of Mexican spotted owls, a species classified as threatened on a federal level.

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In 2009, a limiting factor has been an eroded exit trail in Spry Canyon. Hikers were asked to avoid the trail and the problem was reduced.

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The plants that are abundant in Zion are eaten by Mule Deer, squirrels, etc. Falcons and Cougars eat those animals.

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Desert: Occur when there's less than 50 cm of rain. They contain little organic material, but soil contain nutrients

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Riparian: Ecosystem located along banks of rivers and water networks. They contain from moist to saturated soil.