On November 19, 1919, Zion National Park was established in Utah. The park is home to a unique geology including buttes, canyons, arches, and narrow canyons
November 19, 2025
An event every year that begins at 12:00 am on day 19 of November, repeating indefinitely
On November 19, 1919, Zion National Park was established in Utah. The park is home to a unique geology including buttes, canyons, arches, and narrow canyons. These shapes are accentuated by their colors – at Zion, visitors are treated to sandstone formations in varying shades of red, pink, cream, and orange.
Did you know? Zion’s narrow slot canyons are awe-inspiringly beautiful, but can also be very dangerous. Hikers in these canyons must be cautious of flash floods, which can happen in a moment – the park even requires permits for some hiking routes.
Colburn’s Butte, South Utah, Thomas Moran, 1873
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