Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.
Springdale was settled in 1862 and has a population of less than 1,000 people. Located just outside of Zion National Park, it only has an area of 4.6 square miles. Springdale is mostly a tourist town with plenty of restaurants and shops.
Bighorn sheep can be found in western North America, northern Mexico and Baja California. We enjoy seeming them because they are usually located in rugged mountains, have impressive horns, and don’t seem to mind getting photographed from a distance.
Last Updated: May 24, 2026
From Bryce Canyon we headed to Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. We stayed at Bauers Canyon RV Park in Glendale, about a 30-minute drive from the Zion entrance along the Mount Carmel Highway. Nights still dropped to freezing, so we were glad to have our heated water hose.
