East entrance to Zion National Park to stay ‘serene and pristine’ under new deal

A nonprofit supporting Zion National Park says it's made a big step for preservation.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A nonprofit supporting Utah’s most-visited national park is celebrating a milestone for preservation at its scenic, winding East entrance.

The Zion Forever Project announced Wednesday it has secured a conservation easement to protect 145 acres just outside Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. Under the agreement, a private landowner is keeping title to the property but handing over rights to develop it, with Zion Forever as its steward going forward.

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