Zion National Park

Show Me Your Trips · Apr 1, 2026 · 6m

We’ve finally reached the end of the alphabet, and we’re going out on a high note—specifically, 1,500 feet above the canyon floor. In this episode, Scott Showalter explores Zion National Park, a place Mormon pioneers named "the heavenly city of God." We dive into the sheer scale of the Navajo sandstone cliffs, the engineering marvel of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel, and the adrenaline-pumping reality of hiking Angels Landing. Scott also uncovers the park’s original name, Mukuntuweap, and why it was changed to attract more travelers. It’s a breathtaking conclusion to our cross-country scavenger…