Zion National Park of Utah

Zion National Park is known for its magnificent scenery and overwhelming vistas. The 229 square mile canyon is the park’s principle feature. About 8,000 years ago, the basket making Anasazi Indian inhabited the area.

As home to over 900 plant species, Zion National Park has the largest diversity of plants in Utah. The fauna at Zion National Park, Utah include 78 mammal species, 290 bird species, 44 reptile and amphibian species and eight fish species. Endangered species at Zion National Park, Utah include Mexican Spotted Owl, Southwest Willow Flycatcher and Desert Tortoise.

Did you know? That the Mormons discovered the canyon in 1858, and settled the area in the 1860s. In 1904, paintings of the Canyon by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh were displayed at the St. Louis World’s Fair. One year later, Scribner Magazine published an appreciative article about the Canyon. This inspired President Howard Taft’s belief that the canyon was worth preserving. Thus, in 1909, it was established as the Mukuntuweap National Monument. In 1917, the director of the newly created National Park Service visited the Canyon, and suggested changing its name to Zion.

It became Zion National Park in 1919. “Zion” is the Hebrew word for “sanctuary.” After visiting Zion National Park, many people believe that this title is quite suitable.

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