Zion National Park announces new record, but it may not be a good thing
According to officials, Zion recorded 5,039,835 visitors in 2021, the first time in park history that attendance broke the 5 million mark. In fact, last year's attendance nearly doubled the number of annual visitors from just a decade ago.
But while business is certainly booming at Zion, there are concerns over whether capacity issues are hurting the park. “Clearly our visitors value their parks and public lands. At the same time, intense visitation presents challenges to achieve our mission to conserve the park’s resources and provide engaging visitor experiences – experiences that lift and renew our spirits,” Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park superintendent said. “More visitors are enjoying Zion than ever before.
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