Zion National Park,
established in 1919, was the first of Utah's five National Parks. According to
the National Park Service site, the people there 12,000 years ago hunted
mammoths, giant sloths, and camels. Then by about 8,000 years ago, over-hunting
and climate change caused those animals to die out. The people then focused on
hunting smaller animals and gathering food. The Zion elevations, 3,666 to 8,726
feet, proved ideal for growing certain crops. Mormon pioneer settlers arrived
there in 1856 and endured the hardship of flash floods and drought.
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| Howard Russell Butler |
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| Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh |
The dramatic scenery of the 15-mile long Zion Canyon cut along the north folk of the Virgin River has inspired numerous artists, including Howard Russell Butler and Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh. How fortunate that artists visited this National Park and inspired us with their depictions of the unforgettable scenery. The museum at Zion National Park houses some of this work.
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11 comments:
It's a really beautiful place. Very colorful.
Congratulations on completing the Challenge!
I've never been to Utah, but I really have to go, I love being around so much natural beauty.
Nice end to the A-Z. Congrats on finishing!! Saw Zion two years ago but didn't stay long enough. Have always wanted to return. The rock formations are incredible!
Sharon @ http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/
I would go picture crazy there.
Thanks, Alex!
I haven't been there to really see all those wonderful National Parks, Melanie. Thanks for visiting.
Thanks, Sharon. Nice you have been there!
Diane, I agree. Looks like photo heaven!
I have yet to visit Zion though I have passed through the area where it is located. I'm sure it's a beautiful place.
Congratulations on making it through the alphabet with us.
Lee
An A to Z Co-Host
Tossing It Out
Because I've lived in Tennessee all my life, I haven't spent as much time in the Western half of the U.S. as I'd like. Someday! I'd love to just go by car and stop lots of places along the way. By plane you don't get to see as much.
Thanks, Arlee. Zion looks pretty rugged. Some of the climb is with chains if you want to go that way.
Stephanie, thanks for visiting. If you go by car, you need a lot of extra time in Utah!
Hi Monty .. it has wonderful history too and I'd love to see the paintings at the Park ..
Congratulations on ending with a good place for Z - cheers Hilary
Hilary, thank you so much!
Gorgeous place and definitely on my list! Great series you did, Mary, and congrats on finishing the Challenge! Way to go.
Tina @ Life is Good
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