Welcome back to National Parks and other public lands with T!
When visiting Zion National Park, we stayed in the Watchman building of Zion Lodge. These were reasonably priced accommodations with a rustic motel vibe. Each building boasted common areas with fireplaces, seating and board games.
The convenience of being inside the park made staying here worthwhile. There are long lines to get from Springdale to the Visitors Center each morning. Then more lines to board the shuttles since no cars are allowed on the park drive.
The original lodge was built in 1924, but had to be rebuilt quickly after a fire in 1966 destroyed it. Remodeled in the nineties, it was restored to its appearance from the twenties, but it lacks the charm and grandeur of other classic park lodges. Convenience and the breathtaking surroundings are what make it.
Location: Springdale, Utah
Designation: National Park
Date designated/established: November 19, 1919
Date of my visit: April 2017
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