The amazing beauty of nature, its uniqueness and wilderness is now preserved by the government in various parks, recreation areas, nature reserves and wildlife refuges.
Emerald Pools Trail – a Green Oasis in the Desert of Zion National Park
Location: Zion National Park, Utah Length: approximately 3 miles – roundtrip to the Upper Pool GPS coordinates: N 37 15.066 W 112 57.551 Emerald Pools can be called a signature place, a fascinating oasis in the desert of Zion National Park. They were given such a name for their unusual color. During some periods of time of the year algae provides the water in the pools with such a unique hue. A series of basins were carved into a rock ledge of [...]