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ZION
Guidebook 1940 |
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Arno B. Cammerer, Director
CONTENTS
Cover (Temple of Sinawava)
Formation of Zion CanyonWildlife
Park Season
How to Reach Zion
Roads in the Park
The Trail System
Administration
Educational Service
Museum
Accommodations and Expenses
Free Public Campgrounds
Post Office and Communication Service
Miscellaneous Services
Transportation
Saddle Horses
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 Landing. |
| 1917 | Wylie Way Camp, first tourist accommodations, constructed. |
| 1918 | Monument enlarged and the name changed to Zion by Presidential proclamation. |
| 1919 | Monument changed to a national park by act of Congress. |
| 1923 | President Warren G. Harding visited the park on June 27. |
| 1930 | East Rim road and tunnel completed and dedicated. |
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