by Leslie Wheeler

 

      If you ever get the chance to take an arial tour of Zion National Park don't pass it up, you will never regret it. A few months ago I had the opportunity to take a helicopter ride to Zion National Park and it was absolutely amazing. This was my first ride in a helicopter which added to the excitement. Flying in a plane is great. You get birds-eye-view of the world. But flying in a helicopter is a whole different experience.       We took off from Toquerville making our way up the beautiful canyons that have been formed by thousands of years of rushing water from the Virgin River. We followed the river until we ended up at Zion National Park. We flew over the Kolob region and hovered around the soaring red and white cliffs of Zion National Park. Round trip was about one hour. The views and pictures we took were unbelievable.     

      If you are going to visit Zion National Park, find a way to take an arial tour. It is nothing short of amazing!