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Zion National Park
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Prickly Pear Cactus in Bloom
Prickly Pear Cactus in bloom
Located on the Colorado Plateau, but bordering the Basin and Range Province, Zion is home to plants from both regions. Sedimentation, uplift, and erosion have resulted in elevations ranging from 3600 to 8700 feet. The unique geology of massive cliff walls has created such diverse environments as: deserts, canyons, slickrock, hanging gardens, riparian, and high plateaus.


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The Plant Library of Zion National Park
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Kolob Arch  

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Kolob Arch, located deep in the backcountry of Zion National Park, is one of the largest freestanding arches in the world.
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Last Updated: May 05, 2009 at 16:38 EST