Black Desert Resort is the perfect home base for exploration of Greater Zion. Both Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks sit within day-trip driving distance while the resort itself sits within 600 acres of explorable terrain. Right outside of the resort, Snow Canyon State Park is a scenic park marked by sandstone cliffs and a spanning desert ecosystem. Spend a day hiking and admiring the unique flora and fauna that call the park home. 

Snow Canyon is located within the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area which spans an even larger area of southern Utah and boasts more than 130 miles of trails used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Sites that can be seen within the conservation area include dinosaur tracks, petroglyphs, fossils, and more. 

Sand Hollow State Park is another nearby hub for adventure. The park is home to the Sand Hollow Reservoir which is a destination for water sports, boating, and fishing.