ENP 3.3: Zion National Park: Nature/Hiking and Backpacking Tips

Bryan talks with his first guest, Cass Bromley, Chief of Resource Management and Research at Zion National Park about animals and plants found in the park. In particular California Condors (1:25), different habitats (4:24), what animals can one expect to see (6:06), how best to see wildlife (16:24), threatened and endangered species (17:28), and wildflowers and other plant life (20:24). Bryan’s second guest, Corey Cronin, talks about his experiences hiking and backpacking in Zion (25:32).

Resources:

Califonia Condors https://zionpermits.nps.gov

Zion Nature https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/nature/index.htm

Zion Wilderness Permits https://zionpermits.nps.gov

Cable Mountain http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-cable-mountain.htm

Southwest desert https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/southwest-desert-trails.htm

Trans Zion Trek http://www.citrusmilo.com/zionguide/transziontrek.cfm