Annual Show and Sale Features Artwork from 20 Renowned Landscape Painters For the last 12 years we’ve celebrated the legacy of art in Zion National Park with an annual fall event. This year, due to the pandemic and the fact that the facilities where we traditionally host our annual show are still closed, we are …
Trails are a literal part of the Zion landscape. They meticulously ebb and flow with the undulating terrain. Each trail in Zion National Park is a feat of engineering that relies on the skills of trained park staff as well as expert masons and craftspeople. When access to a trail is blocked, it means more …
A Penstemon by Any Other Name Mutation or hybrid? The answer to this question requires a closer look into the world of plant biology. Zion Forever Project supporters played a critical role in providing plant scientists the tools and equipment they needed to answer one of the canyon’s best-kept secrets. In our 2019 Field Guide, …
New Park Film in Honor of National Park Week (4/18-4/26) “We The Keepers” – a story of Zion told by its keepers, stewards, and guests SPRINGDALE, Utah – April 17, 2020. With Zion National Park temporarily closed in response to COVID-19, the Zion Forever Project and Zion National Park have a deep desire to find …
April 3, 2020 Springdale, UT – The National Park Service (NPS) received a letter today from the Executive Director for the Utah Department of Health recommending the full closure of Zion National Park. Upon receiving this request from the state health department, Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh, with the support of the NPS Deputy Director, Operations, David …
Zion National Park to Temporarily Suspend Shuttle Operation to Comply with Coronovirus Protective Guidelines Springdale, UT – Effective March 17, 2020, Zion National Park will temporarily suspend the park’s shuttle operation. The park itself remains open and visitors will be allowed to drive up the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive until the limited parking in the …
Centennial Campaign Funds Twenty-One Projects with Over $1.4 Million for the 2020 Season View 2020 Funded Field Guide Zion Natl Park Forever Project (Forever Project), the official non-profit partner of Zion National Park and Cedar Breaks and Pipe Spring National Monuments, is providing support for twenty-one of the highest priority projects identified in the Forever …
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, …