- State: UT
- NPCA Region: Southwest
- Est. Date: 1909
Air Quality Conditions
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Unsatisfactory
Health
Unsatisfactory
Nature
Unsatisfactory
Climate Change Threats
Free-flowing rivers cut through multi-hued sedimentary rock to form Zion's deep and spectacular canyons. Park trails lead visitors to dramatic rock formations, hanging gardens, scenic vistas, ancient rock art and natural arches. People have lived in Zion’s landscape for at least 8,000 years, and the park's prehistoric art and artifacts tell the stories of the area’s previous inhabitants. The park also provides habitat for a variety of wildlife and large mammals, hardy desert plants like cholla and juniper, and rare and threatened birds like the peregrine falcon, California condor and Mexican spotted owl.
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Press Release
Crowds Flood Grand Canyon and Zion Putting Visitors and Park Staff at Risk
The administration needs to immediately close parks that are unable to meet CDC guidelines, before this dangerous situation turns into a crisis.
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Press Release
Park Advocates Applaud Decision to Keep Off-Road Vehicles Out of Utah National Parks and Monuments
Decision maintains commonsense park resource protections and promotes visitor safety
My Park Story
Greetings from Zion National Park
Zion is my favorite national park for many reasons, so I try to pay it forward when I go. I had just paid for 2 passes so the ranger could let someone deserving in for free, who couldn't afford it or seemed to need it. He was slightly dumbfounded and…
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