The winds of time blew more than sand and tumbleweeds. Step back to pioneer towns of the old West. Immersed in amazing desert scenery, blue skies and intriguing stories of the past, learn about the growth and subsequent calamities that made thriving communities become ghost towns.
Lively historians provide briefings on rich history of the region.
Visit old mining towns, historical districts, famous ghost towns, and enjoy recent restoration efforts situated amongst incredible mesas and cliffs. Led by expert on plants and plant zones, this field study in Zion looks at plants thriving among rock formations and plateau regions. Shady side canyons, varied elevations, and sources of water provide diverse environments for biotic communities.