Zion National Park Research Paper

Zion National Park is located in the North American state of Utah. Zion’s geological location provides a large and level place to grow plants and create habitats for animals, a river for water, and changing seasons. Zion National Park has a diverse ecosystem that is forever changing and existing. Zion National Park is an oasis with rivers, desert, canyons, and diverse plants and animals (“National Park Service,” n.d.).
According to the National Park Service, The Virgin River and its tributaries are the main reason of erosion that carves and shapes Zion national park. The Virgin River has two forks, the North Fork and the East Fork. These two forks run through Zion national park and empty into Lake Mead at one thousand feet above sea level.
Diverse ecosystems, Navajo Sandstone cliffs, pine- and juniper-clad slopes, seeps, springs, and waterfalls supporting lush, colorful hanging gardens are all apart of Zion. The highest point at Horse Ranch Mountain to the lowest point at Coal Pits Wash and topography leads to diverse habitats and species of Zion. Desert, riparian, pinyon-juniper, and conifer woodland communities all contribute to Zion’s diversity too. This beautiful park has a wide, diversity of plants. These plant communities provide food, shelter, and nesting places for Zion’s wildlife. The geologic region of Zion National Park has recorded times when the area was covered by a shallow sea; and huge rivers, bordered by swamplands; and when vast desert covered the area. Sand dunes of this ancient desert now are Zion’s famous sculpted, colorful foot cliffs (“National Park Service,” Nature section).
Zion national park is beautiful and serene. I would love to visit the Zion because I have heard that the night skies of Zion are truly an amazing sight to see. I am very interested in this because I love astronomy. I most definitely support Zion’s continued protection so that it can continue to prosper and protect the species that live within its boundaries. Through the Zion National Park’s continued protection, I and those after my time may one day be able to visit it and experience all the beauty Zion has to