Springdale combines the intimate scale of a Virgin River town with the towering sandstone walls of Zion Canyon in a way that reflects its position at Zion National Park’s south entrance. The river has shaped the canyon’s course through the Colorado Plateau, while the road from town leads directly into one of the United States’ most recognised national parks. Zion was designated a national park in 1919, and Springdale serves as the settled community beside its southern approach. Farther up-canyon, the landscape narrows toward The Narrows, where the Virgin River passes between steep rock walls. Continue with other webcams from southern Utah to see how this part of the Colorado Plateau connects regionally.
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