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Watch a Man Cuddle and Kiss His Huge Pet Lion

His "pet" and best friend happens to be a 560lb (254kg) lion named Zion. The native South African has spent the past 11 years raising Zion, after rescuing him from captivity as a cub. These touching images show their affectionate bond with one another.

Black-and-White Photos of National Parks Across Western US

El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico - “Pinyon Pine and Sandstone” (2004) Image Source: Lynn Radeka/ My Modern Met Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona - “Forms, White Pocket” (2015) Image Source: Lynn Radeka/ My Modern Met Canyonlands National Park, Utah - “Zion Canyon, Autumn” (1994) Image Source

Natural Wonder! 10 Best Walking Trails to Hike in Your Life

The Angels Landing Trail, USA Along the Virgin, Zion National Park, Angel's Landing Trail. Flcikr: Don Graham The Angels Landing is one of the most famous and thrilling trails that takes hikers through the majestic scenery of Utah's Zion National Park.

Transform 10 Famous Cities Into Charming Drawings!

Zion National Park, Utah, USA 2. Amsterdam Canal, The Netherlands 3. Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy [related_articles] 4. Seattle, USA 5. Strasbourg, France 6. Lausanne, Switzerland 7. Prague, Old Town Square, Czech Republic 8. Barcelona, Spain [related_articles] 9. Ghent, Belgium 10. 

16 Views Your Eyes Should Reflect In Your Lifetime

Sunrise over the Tetons Machu Picchu, Peru [related_articles] Somewhere in Norway Sea stack and Mount Taranaki, New Zealand Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina Paradise island, Maldives Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain Skagit Valley Tulip Fields, Washington Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, Mexico Slovenia Zion

10 of North America’s Most Stunning National Parks

Zion National Park, Utah Source In the Southwestern United States lies Zion National Park, featuring tan-colored Navajo Sandstone and a canyon spanning 228 sq miles (590 sq km). 2.

This Artist Turned Bad Reviews Into Comical Illustrations

Left: Olympic National Park, Right: Zion National Park [related_articles] 4. Left: Death Valley National Park, Right: Grand Canyon National Park 5. Left: Arches National Park, Right: Sequoia National Park 6.

Earth is an Amazing Place, and These 18 Pictures Prove It!

Some say this is the most beautiful place in Zion National Park, Utah, USA 6. The place where green fields meet rocky and exposed terrains - Italy 7. A field of lupines that look like lollipops, on the southern island of New Zealand 8.

Earth is a Gorgeous Place, and These 18 Photos Prove It

Some say this is the most beautiful place in Zion National Park, Utah, USA 6. The place where green fields meet rocky and exposed terrains - Italy 7. A field of lupines that look like lollipops, on the southern island of New Zealand 8.

Time Changes Everything... As Seen in These Photos

The Angel's Landing hike at Zion National Park. 11. The lion's head on a door at the Parthenon in Nashville. 12. This place hasn't changed its ping pong tables in 20 years. 13. A staircase carved in the stone wall above a creek. 14.

10 Road Trips in the USA With Breathtaking Views of Nature

Utah State Route 9, Utah Zion National Park hardly needs any introduction, as the combination of lush green foliage and the eroded red hills surrounding Zion canyon are certainly an iconic and unforgettable sight to behold.

10 Jaw-Dropping Routes You Need to Add to Your Travel List!

Zion National Park, USA Images from Flickr: img1 / img2 / img3 The USA boasts an extensive range of natural parks and wildlife, and this specific route is proof of this.

Centuries Worth of History Are Etched Onto These Objects

This chain was attached to help hikers get through a dangerous part of Angel's Landing hike at Zion National Park. So many people have held onto the chain that it made a dent in the rock. Image Source: Reddit 13.

10 RV Campgrounds in the US Every Camper Should Know

Zion River Resort, Utah Image Source: Adam Purkey / Wikimedia Commons This is another resort located right outside one of the country’s most breathtaking natural marvels, Zion National Park.

A Stunning Photographic Tour of the American South-West

The Watchman, Zion National Park Image: Visit Utah 7. Horseshoe Bend, Arizona Image: Flickr Todd Petrie 8. Joshua Tree NP During Meteor Shower, California Image: Flickr Henry Lee 9. Rainbow over Canyon de Chelly, Arizona Image: Flickr tsalproject 10.

What Were They Thinking When They Put Up These Buildings!?

Idaho — The Zions Bank Building in Boise 14. Illinois — The Thompson Center in Chicago 15. Indiana — The Hesburgh Library at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend 16. Iowa — The English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa in Iowa City 17. 

Nature At Its Best - 10 Beautiful Treks

The Narrows, USA This 16 mile trek through the canyons of Zion National Park in Utah will leave you in awe of the power of nature. The canyons were created over centuries by the Virgin River, making this one of America's most stunning water hikes.

If You Love Hiking, You Really Must Visit These US Trails!

Best Season: April to July If you don’t mind getting wet, the famous Zion National Park trail is for you. The first mile of this trail is a paced riverside walk from the Temple of Sinawa. From there, the rest of the hike is in ankle-deep to mid-thigh deep water.

Admire the Most Scenic Places in the US In This Collection

We've collected all 59 of the nation's designated national parks - from Acadia to Zion - into one handy post. What lucky souls you are today!

I'm Adding These Extraordinary Places to My Bucket List...

Church of Our Virgin Mary of Zion Located in Axum, Ethiopia, this site is important - like Stonehenge - when we're talking about the apocalypse. Contained within this tiny structure is supposedly the Ark of the Covenant, aka where the tablet with the Ten Commandments is supposed to be.

10 Overlooked Yet Fascinating US Landmarks

Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska Image Source: Enrico Blasutto / Wikimedia Commons This breathtaking national park is often overshadowed by the more well known Yellowstone, Yosemite, or Zion national parks.