6Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park’s towering red cliffs and narrow slot canyons create a dramatic desert landscape. One of the park’s most famous trails, Angels Landing, takes hikers up a steep ridge with jaw-dropping views of the canyon below. Another favorite is The Narrows, a river trail that winds through a gorge with walls rising hundreds of feet above. Zion’s sandstone formations, hidden waterfalls, and lush oases offer a surreal contrast to the arid desert surroundings, making it one of Utah’s most beloved parks.