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		<title>Your Family Can See Zion National Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your family can see Zion National Park in a number of interesting ways. It’s a good idea to make your reservations early and if possible, enter from the east entrance for a fantastic view right from the start. Stop off at the visitor’s center to see a film that will help you get a feel [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F29%2Fyour-family-can-see-zion-national-park%2F"><br />
				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F29%2Fyour-family-can-see-zion-national-park%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion53.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-308" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion5" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion53.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Your family can see Zion National Park in a number of interesting ways. It’s a good idea to make your reservations early and if possible, enter from the east entrance for a fantastic view right from the start. Stop off at the visitor’s center to see a film that will help you get a feel for the park.</p>
<p>After you leave the visitor’s center, you can take a ride on the tram and then hike one of the trails to see the sights at your own pace. Another interesting way to explore the park is by ATV or your family can also see Zion by horseback and view some of the parts of the park that are off limits to motorized vehicles.</p>
<p>However, one of the most interesting and unique ways for your family to see Zion NP is by air. That’s right; you can get a bird’s eye view of the park by taking advantage of one of the Aerial tours. This would certainly be something the whole family will be talking about for a very long time.</p>
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		<title>Visit Zion before the Summer Crowd</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/26/visit-zion-before-the-summer-crowd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring has arrived and the weather is beautiful, with summer on the way soon. If you’re like most people you can’t wait to get out of the house and enjoy the weather and visiting Zion before the summer crowd arrives is a great way to do it. Summer is the busiest time for Zion and [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion93.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-299" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion9" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion93.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Spring has arrived and the weather is beautiful, with summer on the way soon. If you’re like most people you can’t wait to get out of the house and enjoy the weather and visiting Zion before the summer crowd arrives is a great way to do it. Summer is the busiest time for Zion and it can get very crowded.</p>
<p>The campgrounds will fill up fast and finding a hotel without a reservation in advance will be difficult and sometimes impossible. There are not as many visitors in the spring so it’s a great time to see the sights. Visiting Zion in the spring before the summer crowd arrives has other advantages too. Each season has different things to enjoy. Therefore, you can see sights and take part in special activities that are not available during other seasons.</p>
<p>The staff at Zion work hard to create a wonderful spring lineup for the guests to enjoy. As a result, there’s always fun and excitement waiting for you to take part in. The weather is great in the spring as well although, it can be a little on the cool side. But even that can make it more enjoyable for many visitors.</p>
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		<title>Take Your Elderly Parents to Zion National Park</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/23/take-your-elderly-parents-to-zion-national-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for a unique and rewarding gift for your elderly parents? Then take them to Zion National Park for a vacation. This will surely be one vacation they’ll never forget and a trip they’ll always cherish. Imagine the look on their faces when they find out you’re treating them to a trip to [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F23%2Ftake-your-elderly-parents-to-zion-national-park%2F"><br />
				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F23%2Ftake-your-elderly-parents-to-zion-national-park%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion72.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-284" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion7" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion72.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Are you searching for a unique and rewarding gift for your elderly parents? Then take them to Zion National Park for a vacation. This will surely be one vacation they’ll never forget and a trip they’ll always cherish. Imagine the look on their faces when they find out you’re treating them to a trip to the oldest national park around with some of the most spectacular views you’ll ever see.</p>
<p>There are many ways for the elderly to enjoy the park from hiking trails to taking tours and there are many exciting activities for them to take part in that is safe, fun and entertaining. When planning out the activity for your elderly parents, be sure and take their physical condition into consideration. You want them to have a great time without sacrificing their health.</p>
<p>Do some research in advance and learn what options are available for the elderly. Use this information to plan out your trip so you’ll have a basic idea of how to spend your time when visiting.</p>
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		<title>Start Your Trip to Zion off Right</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/22/start-your-trip-to-zion-off-right/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A trip to Zion National Park is fun, exciting, educational and so much more. To get the most out your trip, you’ll want to get things started off right and here are a few simple tips that can help. Plan your trip in advance and work out all of the details if possible. These include [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fstart-your-trip-to-zion-off-right%2F"><br />
				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fstart-your-trip-to-zion-off-right%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion71.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-280" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion7" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion71.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>A trip to Zion National Park is fun, exciting, educational and so much more. To get the most out your trip, you’ll want to get things started off right and here are a few simple tips that can help. Plan your trip in advance and work out all of the details if possible. These include when you’re leaving, how long you’re staying and the route that you’ll be taking.</p>
<p>A few days before you’re ready to leave for your trip, go over all of the details to make sure everything is in order and you’re ready to go. Pack some snacks and beverages for the trip to keep everyone happy and make plans to have a wonderful time. The night before the trip, go to bed early and get plenty of sleep. In the morning, you’ll feel fresh and relaxed and this will help you start your trip to Zion off right.</p>
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		<title>Questing for Knowledge- Home School Field Trips to Zion NP</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/20/questing-for-knowledge-home-school-field-trips-to-zion-np/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parents who home school their children are challenged to find ways to teach their students while keeping things fun and interesting. One great way to engage your students is by planning home school field trips to Zion NP. There are many exciting things to do at Zion and much to learn. When on your quest [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F20%2Fquesting-for-knowledge-home-school-field-trips-to-zion-np%2F"><br />
				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F20%2Fquesting-for-knowledge-home-school-field-trips-to-zion-np%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion23.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-274" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion2" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion23.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Parents who home school their children are challenged to find ways to teach their students while keeping things fun and interesting. One great way to engage your students is by planning home school field trips to Zion NP. There are many exciting things to do at Zion and much to learn.</p>
<p>When on your quest for knowledge students can learn about nature first hand while seeing some of the most stunning scenery found anywhere in the world. View cliffs, canyons and sandstone walls created by nature plus so much more.</p>
<p>There are several educational field trips to take part in that can teach your students many interesting facts about the park. For example, did you know that the name “Zion” actually means peace and refuge? This is a sample of what your students can learn while on the field trip.</p>
<p>Your field trip can start at the visitor center where you can view a 3 dimensional map of the canyon, watch a video about Zion and tour the exhibits. Afterwards, you can visit some of the museums, go hiking to see some of the sites or take a bus tour. Before the trip, choose some topics for discussion that you can cover while at the park.</p>
<p>These can include learning the history of the water found at Zion, the diversity of plants and animals found in the park along with how and why Zion attracts so many people. On the day of the trip, make sure students are prepared for the outing by dressing appropriately and wearing comfortable walking shoes.</p>
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		<title>Make Earth Day Fun at Zion National Park</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/15/make-earth-day-fun-at-zion-national-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make plans to visit Zion National Park for Earth Day and celebrate at one of the most spectacular places on earth. Zion is no doubt one of the most amazing parks found in the world. Its natural splendor is what makes it so special. Visiting Zion or any other National Park is a great way [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Fmake-earth-day-fun-at-zion-national-park%2F"><br />
				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Fmake-earth-day-fun-at-zion-national-park%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion92.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-256" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion9" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion92.jpg" alt="Earth Day zion" width="300" height="225" /></a>Make plans to visit Zion National Park for Earth Day and celebrate at one of the most spectacular places on earth. Zion is no doubt one of the most amazing parks found in the world. Its natural splendor is what makes it so special.</p>
<p>Visiting Zion or any other National Park is a great way to see firsthand what Earth Day is all about, protecting and preserving as much of the Earth’s beauty as possible, one step at a time. Viewing some of these amazing natural sites is a great way to get motivated into taking action and making changes in your life that will help lessen the carbon footprint you leave behind.</p>
<p>Earth Day is celebrated at Zion with many fun things to do. Look for booths set up provided by the local organizations. These provide many exciting and educational activities to participate in with something for all ages to enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Learn How to Get to Zion National Park</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/14/learn-how-to-get-to-zion-national-park/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning out your Zion National Park vacation includes finding the best way to the park from your location. The route you need to take will depend on which direction you’re traveling but here is a basic guideline that will give you an idea of which routes you need to take. This information will help you [...]]]></description>
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			<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Flearn-how-to-get-to-zion-national-park%2F"><br />
				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Flearn-how-to-get-to-zion-national-park%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion61.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-252" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion6" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion61.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Planning out your Zion National Park vacation includes finding the best way to the park from your location. The route you need to take will depend on which direction you’re traveling but here is a basic guideline that will give you an idea of which routes you need to take. This information will help you plan out your trip. It’s interesting to know that that SR-9, which runs through Zion, is also known as Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and it’s always open.</p>
<p>When traveling from the north, stay on I-15 south until you past Beaver and then exit on highway 20. Next, follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction which will lead you to SR-9 and the park’s east entrance. When coming from the south you’ll need to travel I-15 north until you reach exit 16. You’ll then go through Hurricane until you reach LaVerkin and SR-9, which will lead you straight to the south entrance.</p>
<p>When traveling from Arizona you can reach the east entrance by following US-89A through Fredonia and Kanab Utah. Then follow US-89 to the Mount Carmel Junction until you reach SR-9 and follow it to the east entrance where you can enter the park. Finding the fastest and easiest way from your location to Zion will make your trip even more enjoyable for everyone.</p>
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		<title>Join the Ranks of Zion National Park Fans</title>
		<link>http://zionnp.com/2011/04/12/join-the-ranks-of-zion-national-park-fans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join the ranks of Zion National Park fans by visiting Zion regularly to take part in all the fun things there is to do. There’s no way you can see everything there is to see or do everything there is to do in only one or two trips. As a fan, you can join the [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion91.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-242" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion9" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion91.jpg" alt="" width="208" height="157" /></a>Join the ranks of Zion National Park fans by visiting Zion regularly to take part in all the fun things there is to do. There’s no way you can see everything there is to see or do everything there is to do in only one or two trips. As a fan, you can join the many who take in the sites regularly so you can take advantage of all of the things this amazing park has to offer.</p>
<p>Zion Nation Park has many exciting activities to take part in and many astounding sights to see. But one thing that makes it so special is the fact that these things change depending on which season you’re visiting. Therefore, as a Zion fan, you can plan out several trips a year during the different seasons to take advantage of all the exciting things Zion has to offer. Joining the ranks of Zion National Park fans is a great way to get the most from Zion.</p>
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		<title>Have Fun on Your Trip to Zion- Tips for Keeping Busy in the Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When visiting Zion National Park, you know you’ll have a great time once you arrive but when traveling with kids, the trip there and back can often be stressful. The car ride can be long and kids get bored quickly. It starts with the picking that soon turns to bickering. Before long, and the siblings [...]]]></description>
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				<img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzionnp.com%2F2011%2F04%2F09%2Fhave-fun-on-your-trip-to-zion-tips-for-keeping-busy-in-the-car%2F&amp;source=NP_Vacations&amp;style=compact&amp;service=retwt.me&amp;b=2" height="61" width="50" /><br />
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion22.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-231" style="margin: 5px;" title="zion2" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/zion22.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>When visiting Zion National Park, you know you’ll have a great time once you arrive but when traveling with kids, the trip there and back can often be stressful. The car ride can be long and kids get bored quickly. It starts with the picking that soon turns to bickering. Before long, and the siblings have declared war on each other.</p>
<p>Fortunately, most of this can be avoided with careful planning and a few good tips for keeping busy in the car. Pack snacks and beverages that can be enjoyed without making a big mess but still take a break every hour or two to allow the kids to go to the bathroom and stretch their legs. This will make the trip easier for them so they’ll be happier.</p>
<p>Don’t overcrowd each other by putting bags in the seat or floorboard of the car. Everyone needs room to move around a little. Make sure each child picks out at least two things they enjoy playing with that are not distracting to the driver. If they have video games, MP3 players and similar items, provide them with a good pair of headphones and extra batteries.</p>
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		<title>Great Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy on Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Mason</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a mother, I can tell you coming up with ideas for keeping kids busy while on family vacation is a lifesaver. Kids get bored easily, it’s in their nature. When they get bored, they get cranky and before you know it, everyone becomes a little grumpy. It can make an otherwise exciting vacation a [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/orchidcarseat.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-228" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black;" title="orchidcarseat" src="http://zionnp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/orchidcarseat-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>As a mother, I can tell you coming up with ideas for keeping kids busy while on family vacation is a lifesaver. Kids get bored easily, it’s in their nature. When they get bored, they get cranky and before you know it, everyone becomes a little grumpy. It can make an otherwise exciting vacation a very stressful one.</p>
<p>Busy kids are happy kids so one of the keys to successful vacationing is finding ways to keep them busy without overdoing it. Plan out your vacation ahead of time and make a schedule for each day. When planning activities, take into consideration the ages of your kids and the things they enjoy taking part in.</p>
<p>Create an alternative way to occupy them during the times they consider boring by packing games, DS players, toys, books and similar items for your kids to play with and everyone should be much happier. The more fun things you can give them to do, the smoother your trip will go.</p>
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