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National Park

Before Dawn in Kolob Canyon Before Dawn in Kolob Canyon Zion National Park. Utah. March 24, 2016. Copyright © 2016 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved http://www.aflitt...

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Utah

Established:

Munkuntuweap National Monument: 1909
Zion National Park: November 19, 1919
Zion National Monument (Kolob Area): 1937
Zion National Monument incorporated into Zion National Park: 1956

146,597 acres

Annual Visitors: 4,295,128 (2016)

Official Site: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zion_National_Park

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Only 1 Utah national park to be staffed as 2019 begins

Utah’s money to keep national parks open during the government shutdown will stop soonSALT LAKE CITY -- The state's funding to keep three national parks open during the federal government shutdown will end on New Year's Eve. Utah State Treasurer David Damschen told FOX 13 the state is spending about $10,000 a day to keep visitor's centers and custodial services going at Arches, Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks.

Zion sets new record with more than 4 million visitorsAs park service considers fee hikes and reservation system, Zion keeps attracting more visitors.

Zion extends public comment period on visitor management planAn inoperable website leads Zion officials to give the public more time to weigh in on proposals to handle park's growing crowds.

Joe Braun Photography on Instagram: “Happy New Year! For my first post of 2019, here is a shot of the Milky Way shining above Zion Canyon. This was from last May and it is…”1,721 Likes, 39 Comments - Joe Braun Photography (@citrusmilo) on Instagram: “Happy New Year! For my first post of 2019, here is a shot of the Milky Way shining above Zion…”

7 Photos from My Hike in The Subway, Zion National ParkOn our last full day camping outside ofZion National Park, I was lucky to score a last minute permit to hikethe amazing Subway. I did the non-technical bottom up route.

A Two-Faced Heaven: The Zen and Menace of Zion National ParkSo beautiful, yet so deadly.

Oil Drilling—Coming to a National Park or Monument Near You?Former NPS officials and conservation groups mobilize to head off new leases

National Parks Struggle With a Mounting Crisis: Too Many VisitorsOvercrowding has put a strain on a park system already grappling with climate change and funding problems, leading to proposals to limit access.

Climate Change Responsible for Extinction of Pikas in TahoeThese adorable high-alpine residents can't handle the heat.

Zion National ParkExplore Zion National Park's 367 photos on Flickr!

Utah group opposing Zion Park reservation system urging public input

Hungry After Hiking Zion National Park? Small-Town Utah is Home to Some World-Class FoodGo for the stunning rocks, stay for the farm-to-table sustenance.

What to See and Do in Zion National ParkZion National Park was Utah’s first national park and remains one of the country’s most popular. Read on.

Hikes and Trails in Zion National Park | Modern HikerAlthough Zion National Park is in southwestern Utah, it’s only a slightly longer drive than Yosemite and definitely within reach of L.A. and Las Vegas road-trippers. This gorgeous park’s majestic topography is formed by the intersection of three distinct geologic areas and features the dizzying Angel’s Landing and world-famous Subway trails.

Clif Bar wants to bring Zion National Park to Chicago's Loop through an appClif Bar & Company is trying to bring the steep red cliffs and lush hanging gardens of Utah’s Zion National Park to the streets of Chicago by developing a new augmented-reality app called Chion.

What You Should Know Before Climbing Angel's Landing at Zion National Park - Jen on a Jet PlaneThinking about visiting Zion National Park in Utah? Here's everything you need to know before hiking the Angel's Landing Trail!

After a Divorce, Spending Rosh Hashanah in the Great Outdoors

A Hiker’s Guide to Zion National ParkWith the weather warming up and nature in full bloom, there’s no better time to take a hike — as if there is ever a bad time.

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