ZION
NATIONAL PARK UTAH
Open All Year
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Oscar L. Chapman, Secretary
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Arthur E. Demaray, Director
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Contents
- The Great White Throne Cover
- Formation of Zion Canyon 3
- Wildlife 6
- Park Season 6
- How to Reach Zion 6
- Roads in the Park 8
- The Trail System 10
- Administration 13
- Naturalist Service 13
- Museum 13
- Free Public Campgrounds 15
- Accommodations 15
- Transportation 15
- Saddle Horses 15
- Post Office and Communication Service 15
- Miscellaneous Services 15
Historic Events
| 1776 | Father Escalante in search of route to Pacific crossed Virgin River near Hurricane. |
| 1826 | Jedediah Smith, fur trader, with a party of about 16 men exploring the region, traversed Virgin River. |
| 1847 | Brigham Young and his band of Mormons founded Salt Lake City and began the colonization of Utah. |
| 1858 | The colonization of Utah’s “Dixie” begun by the Mormons. |
| 1858 | Zion Canyon discovered by Nephi Johnson, a Mormon scout. |
| 1861 | Joseph Black explored the canyon and 1 or 2 years later was followed by a few settlers who farmed in the canyon, which they called “Little Zion.” |
| 1872 | Maj. John Wesley Powell visited the region and gave name “Mukuntuweap” to north fork and “Parunuweap” to east fork of Virgin River. |
| 1909 | Mukuntuweap National Monument established by Presidential proclamation. |
| 1914 | Frederick Vining Fisher visited Zion Canyon and gave names to many of the outstanding formations, such as Great White Throne and Angels Land ... BU KİTABI OKUMAK İÇİN ÜYE OLUN VEYA GİRİŞ YAPIN!Sitemize Üyelik ÜCRETSİZDİR! |