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Iceaxe
03-30-2006, 08:07 AM
Zion National Park News Release
March 2, 2006
Ron Terry 435 772-0160
06-04

Zion National Park Announces Reopening of Museum and Campground

Superintendent Jock Whitworth has announced the reopening of the Zion Human History Museum and South Campground in Zion National Park. Both visitor facilities have been closed during the winter months.

The Zion Human History Museum will reopen on Saturday, March 4. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The museum highlights the interaction of humans with the natural resources of Zion Canyon . The park's orientation film is shown in the museum auditorium by request on the hour and half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum also includes a bookstore operated by the Zion Natural History Association.

South Campground will reopen on Friday, March 10. South Campground's 126 campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Zion Canyon Visitor Center and the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center are open year round. Current hours for the Zion Canyon Visitor Center are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Kolob Canyons Visitor Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Both visitor centers offer park information, exhibits, backcountry permits, and park bookstores.

For detailed park information, access the park's website at www.nps.gov/zion .