Is it safe to swim in Zion National Park?

The NPS has advised visitors against swimming or submerging their heads in the affected Zion waterways and warned people not to drink water from anywhere in the park. The watches and warnings extend to popular areas of the park, including The Narrows and Emerald Pools.



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Pee - Whenever possible, pee directly into the flowing water of the river. The smell of your urine, on land, will persist for months. At the very least, carry a ziplock bag to pack out your toilet paper. Water – There is reasonable water for drinking almost every step of The Narrows – literally.

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Leeches are unique to Zion because they are an important food source to other animals. Leeches are eaten by many other animals which helps keep animals from starving.

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While Zion is home to many different kinds of snakes, the Great Basin rattlesnake is the only venomous snake in the park.

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Big Bend National Park in Texas is the National Park with the largest snake population in the United States. This park has 31 species, of which 4 are rattlesnakes. The best time to find a snake in the National Park is during the summer after it has rained.

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