Everybody's National Parks

Everybody's National Parks


ENP 3.4 Zion National Park: Geology

August 16, 2017

Bryan speaks to Dave Sharrow, hydrologist and natural resource manager at Zion National Park. Dave explains the erosion we see in Zion, which creates the spectacular, scenic canyons (2:16); the Colorado Plateau (7:06); hikes to see geological history (10:36); natural events, such as rock falls and flash floods (22:03); and what is happening to the cottonwood trees (30:10).

Resources:
Riverside walk https://www.citrusmilo.com/zionguide/riversidewalk.cfm
Kolob Terrace https://www.citrusmilo.com/zionguide/terrace.cfm
“Zions trees are dying of old age” http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629369/Zions-trees-are-dying-of-old-age.html