New Guided Segway Tours Now Available in Zion, Utah

Explore historic Springdale, Utah, the gateway to Zion National Park, using the newest high-tech transportation device, the Segway HT (Human Transporter). Glide along in style and ease, enjoying the remarkable experience of exploring this colorful canyon and its unique town on the futuristic Segway. With a backdrop of Zion’s soaring cliffs, Springdale is full of art galleries, boutiques, shops filled with local arts and crafts and lovely B&B’s. Segway tour guests cruise along through town, visit the local Elk farm and ride along the riverside trails.
Riding a Segway is easy and requires no special skills. The two wheeled Segways utilize gyroscopically controlled "dynamic stabilization" which balances the rider. The Segway responds to the rider’s weight shift for power and braking: lean forward - go forward, lean backwards and you stop. After a brief orientation and practice session tour riders are ready to set out to see the sights. "Using a Segway is so intuitive that it feels as though the thing has somehow been plugged into your central nervous system." -Fortune Magazine.

Utilizing Segways for sightseeing increases visitor’s ability to explore more of the area in less time. Segways offer increased mobility for those who would be unable to walk or hike the 6+ mile loop. “Given the age and mobility of some of the people in our group, plus the ability to move faster than a hike, we did see more than we would have on our own. We may not have made the trip to the park if it hadn’t been for the Segway Tour” said Dan Beck of Illinois, a recent guest on the company’s Snow Canyon Park tour.

Segways easily climb hills, travel over grass and dirt, taking guests off the beaten path going ”over the river and through the woods” crossing the Virgin River into the east canyon area. Using state-of-the-art wireless headsets, experienced local guides teach about Zion Canyon’s history, geology, plant and animal life as they glide along. The stories behind the neighboring ghost towns and the pioneers who settled the Southwest are fascinating even to long time local residents. 83 year old Evelyn Ramsey of Utah said, “I have visited many times, but we saw more and learned more…this is the only way to see it all. I enjoyed it so much we would go again”.
Segway tours run in small groups of 6 to 8 riders and they do glide in style and comfort. During the summer months riders stay cool with the personal misters and cooling provided. “Our guests complete satisfaction is our first priority” said Claudette Gardner, the local tour manager. “We do everything to ensure each guest is having the time of their life. We know we are doing it right when so many tour guests come back again and again, each time bringing friends and family with them. People have so much fun they want to share the experience with others”.
Tours are offered year-round Monday through Saturday. Morning, afternoon and evening tours are approximately two and one half hours long. For visitors who want to try riding a Segway but do not have the time for a full tour, there is also a Mini-Tour which lasts just one hour including training. Morning tours start with a continental breakfast at the historic Pioneer Lodge Café, lunch tours includes a picnic at a riverside park, and the evening tour is the perfect way to end your day visiting this beautiful area.
Custom tours are available for corporate functions and larger groups. All Segway tour riders must be at least 12 years old and be within the 100 to 250lbs (45kg-113kg) weight range. Advanced reservations are required and tour times are set seasonally. Call (435) 674-7700 or 1-888-Go-Segway or go to www.scenicsegwaytours.com for more information on current tour times, rates and availability and for online reservations.


COMPANY INFORMATION
Scenic Tours, L.L.C. dba ScenicSegwayTours.com was founded in St George in 2004 and is growing rapidly. In addition to two Segway dealerships, the company offers guided Segway tours daily through the St. George, Utah Historic District, Southern Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park, Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nevada, and this newest tour of Springdale, Utah and Zion Canyon. "The southwest has some of the most stunning scenery in the world; we want our guests to love the area as much as we do. The fun and excitement of getting to see it on a Segway makes it that much more enjoyable.” said Rachel Stratford, the company’s owner.
David and Rachel Stratford are long time St. George, Utah residents and business owners. "We first rode Segways on a city tour of Paris in the summer of 2004," said David Stratford. "We immediately realized the impact they could have here. The fun and excitement of getting to ride a Segway draws people to the area and has had a positive effect on the entire community. Our goal is for people to have fun when they visit Southern Utah, and you always have fun on a Segway!"

More information about the Segway HT can be found at www.segway.com