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Zion National Park, situated in southwestern Utah, is a unique geographical intersection of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert. This diverse landscape fosters varied life zones, supporting a wide array of plant and animal species, including 289 bird species and 75 mammal species. The park's defining feature is Zion Canyon, a 15-mile-long, up to 2,640-foot-deep gorge carved by the North Fork of the Virgin River through reddish Navajo Sandstone. The park encompasses mountains, canyons, mesas, and more, ranging from 3,666 ft to 8,726 ft in elevation. Zion attracted approximately 5 million visitors in 2023.
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