SPIN TO WIN AT FORT ZION'S RESTAURANT

Lucky diners in Utah now stand the chance to win their meal for free at the Fort Zion Restaurant in the city of Virgin,

In a unique initiative for the State of Utah, diners at the Virgin-based attraction in Southwest Utah are now being given a playing card with their food order and the chance to spin an elaborate wheel with all 52 cards displayed. A match means the lucky diners will get their ordered meal free.

Andy Anderson, owner of Fort Zion Restaurant and Virgin Trading Post, said: "This feature adds a bit of fun to the whole Virgin Restaurant and Trading Post visitor experience, and we look forward to serving our first restaurant guest with their free lucky meal."

Anderson added he believed this is the first such initiative in the region. Terms and conditions apply, so ask the friendly staff for details.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

BEST EVER OPENING WEEK

The Fort Zion Restaurant and Virgin Trading Post has enjoyed its busiest and best-ever opening week.

Since opening its doors for the season on Saturday, April 1, the business has seen a substantial number of tourist visitors - a good sign that Southwest Utah and the Zion National Park is set for a superb 2017.

Business was so frantic that, at one point, additional supplies of carrots for the ever-popular petting farm, which is a firm favorite with younger and older visitors alike, had to be ordered. Visitors can pay $1 to feed the animals which include donkeys, alpacas, miniature horses and deer.

The restaurant was also packed, with visitors enjoying what is widely regarding as the best food in Virgin. Especially popular was the trademark homemade ice cream which is made daily.

The Fort Zion Restaurant and Virgin Trading Post is open daily from 10am until 8pm.

TIPS FOR VISITING ZION NATIONAL PARK

Zion National Park dates its origins to 1919 and was Utah’s first. Located in the southwestern part of the state near the cities of St George and Virgin, Zion is an easy journey from Interstate 15 from both Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.

In this beautiful red rock area there are close to 150,000 acres protected by the National Park Service. The park attracts more than three million visitors each year, with most coming for the day. They will be in awe of the spectacular landscape.

Here are some tips that will give you an understanding of the Park.

NEW SEASON, NEW CHANGES

Fort Zion Virgin Trading Post is now open for the season. We've introduced some changes to our menu, but still will the amazing food and atmosphere that so many of you have come to know and enjoy over the years.

Our re-opening special this year includes and amazing homemade collection of no less than 16 special flavors of ice cream. Simply delicious.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.