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ANNOUNCING ARTIST SELECTION
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THOMAS MORAN:
PLEIN AIR ART INVITATIONAL IN ZION NATIONAL PARK

Zion National Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth and the Zion National Park Foundation are pleased to announce the artists selected for the Fourth Annual In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran: Zion National Park Plein Air Artist Invitational. The event will be held November 4 - 12, 2012.
Twenty-five artists were selected from a large group of talented applicants from across the United States as well as one applicant from China.
New this year, the list will include three artists considered in the 'Masters Category' for their accomplished body of work and for their astounding depictions of Zion National Park.
Plan now to attend this great event and to enjoy Autumn splendor in beautiful Zion National Park.
To see the names of participating artists click here and to see the schedule of events click here.

(Painting above; Angels View, watercolor by artist Roland Lee.)

ZION LOOKS GREAT IN 2012

This is a wondrous time of year in Zion and we wish you could all be here to share it with us. Spring bring a freshness to the park. The colors are bright and flowers are blooming. Here at ZNHA we are ready for another year. Jill Burt, Director of Retail, and all of our store managers are busy stocking great products to in our stores. If you haven't been in for awhile you will be surprised at all we have to offer. It is great to find these products in our stores and online but it is all the better because a portion of the purchase goes to important park projects.

Thanks to you, 2011 was a banner year for not only ZNHA, but also our Zion Canyon Field Institute, and the Zion National Park Foundation. Your membership, your support and your website purchases have helped us give considerable aid to the park at a crucial time. We are especially proud of the great strides made in our Youth Education Initiative, and another successful staging of the “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran Plein Air Art Event.”

We look forward to another wondrous year in Zion National Park. We hope a visit to the park is in your plans for the coming year (click here for a great trip planning package.) Whether it is, or not, you can keep in touch with this place you love so much by signing up for our electronic newsletter or by joining our association. Members can watch for Sojourns Magazine in January and July, and our quarterly electronic newsletters. Also, be sure to check the website often for new images and special information about the park.

PLANNING TO VISIT CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT THIS SUMMER?

On October 8, 2011, a massive landslide occurred on State Route 14 approximately 7.5 miles east of Cedar City. As the project moves forward to repair the large section of road damaged, visitors can still plan to enjoy visiting this beautiful area with a little advance information. Click here to see a website with up-to-date information about the roadway and click here to see travel times and maps of alternate routes.

Zion Canyon Field Institute will be holding several Summer Workshops in the Cedar Breaks area and will keep all participants informed of the current road conditions as the dates approach.

WINNER 2011 APPL Award
Our Best Trip Planning Publication: Zion Adventure Guide
by Greer Chesher

Zion Adventure Guide: Exploring Zion National Park, has been three years in the making and is the first complete guide to the park available. The 160-page book,with nearly 200 photographs and 25 maps.

   Written by awarding winning author and former Zion ranger Greer Chesher, the book is the ultimate “Everything you ever wanted to know about visiting Zion National Park,” publication. Springdale graphic artist Sandy Bell has designed the book with original maps, as well as charts, diagrams, illustrations, and some of the most outstanding photography of the park available.
   This information-packed guide is the ideal trip planner for the first-time visitor and a valuable resource for return visitors to the park. It includes detailed maps, trail guides, things to see and do, reservation information, hiking and backpacking tips, a guide to the Zion Shuttle System, and the answer to just about every imaginable question a visitor might have. The trail information includes “explorer logs” filled with interpretive information on geology, plants, animals, and human history - connecting landscape with story to enhance the visitor’s experience in one of America’s most beloved national parks. Order here.

Want to enjoy a wonderful experience in Zion? Check here to see the great lineup of classes offered by the Zion Canyon Field Institute. Field Institute participants can expect their workshop to be led by an expert in the field of instruction as well as limited class sizes. Come an immerse yourself in the beauty of Zion National Park and the surrounding area. Call 435-772-3264 for a list of classes available for 2011 or visit our website at www.zionpark.org.

The National Parks: America's Best Idea
by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. As such, it follows in the tradition of Burns's exploration of other American inventions, such as baseball and jazz.You can buy your DVD set of this spectacular series and benefit Zion National Park at the same time. Also available 'The National Parks:America's Best Idea' hard cover book. Member discounts apply.

Donations to Honor, Celebrate or Memorialize
Many people wish to make donations to Zion National Park for a variety of reasons besides their love of the park. Some want to honor the achievements of someone they know. Others find a donation makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays or weddings for those friends and family members that already have enough ‘stuff’. Oft times, a donation is made as a tangible memorial for a highly respected colleague or loved one who has passed away.
We hope you will consider the Zion National Park Foundation during these occasions. The retail operations of ZNHA fund the overhead of the Foundation, making it possible for more than 90 percent of Foundation-generated funds to go directly to important projects in Zion National Park.

You can request that a beautiful card be sent as an indication of your gift.
To make arrangements, call Tracy Jones at 435-772-3264 or Contact Tracy by email

See the Temples and Towers through Zion's Webcam
Enjoy the view anytime! Click here.

Guided Hiking in Zion
See Zion up close and personal with a ZCFI Naturalist-Guided Hike. Choose from 15 different hikes in 2011 including the Zion Narrows hike and the exciting Rim to Floor hike.

Check Out Zion National Park's New eHike!
As the first in a series, the park has introduced a breathtaking virtual hike of Angels Landing. You may view it here. After a large but quick download you will be treated to spectacular scenes from the hike. Be sure to click on all the little extras. They are well worth viewing. For Angels Landing hiking information see the publication available from ZNHA here.

Plan Your Visit-Zion Utah Travel Planning Kit
Our special Zion information Trip Planner provides everything you need to plan your Zion Canyon adventure, including hand-picked books, maps, and guides. Order now online


Become Involved in the Future of Zion National Park!
Join ZNHA Now
Located at the visitors center in Zion National Park, The Zion Natural History Association (ZNHA) partners with the National Park Service to enhance your experience in Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks, and Pipe Spring National Monuments before, during, and after your visit.

ZNHA's bookstores offer a wealth of interpretive resources, while our Field Institute and popular Junior Ranger Programs provide hands-on learning experiences. Your membership in ZNHA along with your purchases and donations provide thousands of dollars each year to sustain these programs. Join us in our newest fund-raising effort to promote children's programs in the park. Generous contributors to the Zion National Park Foundation have helped make a difference in Zion National Park.