From this point on the road, the Kolob Canyons stretch to the west. Four distinct life zones are represented in the park, along with most of the flora in the state of Utah represented as well. This is due to the Virgin River, (which flows year-round), and because the range of elevations encompassed by the park is very broad from 4,000 to 9,000 feet! Desert conditions can be found in the lower elevations, and include cacti, sagebrush, kangaroo rats and jackrabbits. Pinyon-juniper forests are located in the mid-range elevations, along with manzanita trees and yucca plants.    -210 220 2 84