Angels Landing

Angel's Landing, or How I Got to the Top Without Breaking a Sweat

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July 28th 2007
By Bill Any National Park visit should include a stunning vista, what conservationists and Washington bureaucrats alike refer to as a “scenic climax.” At Zion, that vista can be earned by climbing to Angels Landing. While neither great in elevation gain (1,488’) nor length (5 miles roundtrip), the climb is remarkable on two points: First, the approach to the final ridge follows a trail blas ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more