Sometimes Without Warning Zion moves at a geologic pace. Wind and water tirelessly strip small particles and sediments away from canyon walls and boulders.The awe-inspiring cliffs and spires that compose Zion’s main features hold in them over 150 million years of geologic history. The shaping of the canyon itself was relatively short by comparison taking …
“Where Forever is Now” Watch Trailer There are two very exciting moments to look forward to in 2020. The Zion Forever Project is proud to share with our amazing supporters the new park film, “Where Forever is Now”. The new movie will take on two different forms as it gears up for its premier. A …
As the official nonprofit partner of Zion National Park, Zion Forever Project offers custom tours, impactful service projects, iconic hikes with expert naturalists, and outdoor learning opportunities. Participating in these Field Experiences helps you make a difference for Zion, as all proceeds directly benefit the park’s top priority projects. The 2020 schedule is presented here, …
SALT LAKE CITY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 @ USANA AMPHITHEATRE PRESENTED BY ZIONS BANK Cherrytree Management and Live Nation have confirmed that Sting will perform at the Usana Amphitheatre in Utah on August 31 at 7:30 PM for a very special, one-night-only appearance, accompanied by the Utah Symphony. All proceeds from the concert will go to …
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Before dawn on a crisp November morning artist Roland Lee climbs in his camper truck and drives to a special place he’s already scoped out in Zion National Park. On this day he’s not alone as two other artists soon arrive and hurriedly set up their outdoor painting easels. From a lofty perch at the …
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by David DeMille St. George Spectrum & Daily News The official non-profit partner of Zion National Park this week released its plans to help the increasingly crowded park and surrounding areas stay healthy long-term. Zion saw 4.5 million visitors last year, and the park has nearly doubled its annual visitation over the past decade. Officials …
Twenty-four award winning artists providing in-park demonstrations, interactive wet-paint exhibits and special receptions with proceeds benefitting Zion’s education programs – connecting thousands of children to the Zion experience every year. SPRINGDALE, UT – It has been remarked that it takes an acre of canvas to get one good painting. That every painting is about …
By Lyman Hafen Executive Director, Zion Natl Park Forever Project Albert Einstein said the only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once. In Zion Canyon we’re engulfed in time. Time below us, time above us, time laid down beside us in the miniscule grains of sand that form the rock our …
Desert Bighorn sheep are the consummate inhabitants of Zion’s spectacular canyon country. Their presence here cannot be taken for granted. From vast herd across the south west, their numbers dwindled with European settlement, until they were believed to be extirpated within Zion National Park. After reintroduction in the 1970’s their numbers remained low, until a …
13 November, 2017 Dear Friends of Zion National Park, The Department of the Interior has released a proposal to more than double park entrance fees at seventeen of the most heavily visited parks in the country, including Zion National Park. The Zion National Park Forever Project believes it may be prudent to consider some level …
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