Zion National Park is a popular park that requires some planning ahead, at least a day in advance, of your visit. You can arrive at the park mid-day, but you need to be prepared for it to be very busy with potential long lines for the shuttle buses, crowded shuttle buses, busy trails, and full parking lots.  When driving into Zion National Park from the South, you will be entering on Highway 9, which takes you through Springdale, Utah and into the South Entrance of Zion National Park. The main scenic road that travels to the main sites of Zion National Park is called Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. This scenic…