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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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