Zion National Park's 100th Anniversary Celebration Begins!
In 2009, Zion National Park celebrates a "Century Of Sanctuary". Zion National Park was established as Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Taft on July 31, 1909. Zion Park plans to have a series of celebrations and events to commemorate this historic milestone. Plan to be a part of it by ordering one of our new Zion Centennial products.

Announcing ZNHA Photo Books
Imagine how great it would be to see your own photographs next to professional quality photographs of Zion National Park in a beautiful hardbound book! Gone are the days of images languishing on your hard drive or camera memory card. In as little as 3 days you can have a spectacular, full-color book delivered to your door. It is easy. Log onto www.zionphotobooks.com, upload your photos, arrange your photos in a pleasing manner, add any of the over 500 Zion images or clip art, fill in the text and send. Not only will you be pleased with your photo book but you can feel great knowing that a portion of the proceeds will benefit Zion. Photo books made on our site also make great gifts. Please consider making all of your memory books with us. View sample Zion photo books here.

Park Centennial Event-Tunnel Walk
To celebrate the Zion Park Centennial, a walk has been planned through the Zion - Mt. Carmel Tunnel on August 26th. This once in a lifetime event will be open to a limited number of advanced registered visitors. Registration will begin on June 26, 2009. Register online or call Karen Mayne at 435-772-0210. Read more about the great events planned to celebrate this historic occasion.

New Postage Stamp Features Zion
The U. S. Postal Service has announced a new stamp in honor of Zion National Park. The first day of sale is June 28th, 2009. For advance purchase of blank cachet envelopes used for first day of issue cancellations click here. First day of sale cachets to be mailed after June 28th may be purchased in advance here.

Park Centennial Employee Reunion
As part of the Centennial celebration, present and former employees of Zion National Park, ZNHA, PTI and Concessionaires are invited to attend a reunion to be held October 16-18, 2009. Register for the event on line here.

Guided Hiking in Zion
See Zion up close and personal with a ZCFI Naturalist-Guided Hike. Choose from 15 different hikes in 2009 including the Zion Narrows hike and the exciting Rim to Floor hike.

New National Award Winner! A Century of Sanctuary: The Art of Zion National Park
Order now The most beautiful book ever published by Zion Natural History Association featuring more than 70 historic paintings as well as 68 contemporary paintings and five essays. Recently winning an APPL award, A Century of Sanctuary has been one of ZNHA's best sellers since its release. Foreword by Robert Redford. 144-page, full color, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Read more

Volunteers Needed for Centennial Events
Be a part of this once-in-a-life celebration! Volunteers are needed to assist with several Centennial events, including: 100th Anniversary Ceremony-July31st, 2009, Tunnel Walk-August 26, 2009, Zion Employee Reunion-October 16-18, 2009. If you live in the area or plan to be in the area, contact Zion's Volunteer Coordinator, Adrienne Fitzgerald, for more information at (435) 772-0184 or email her at adrienne_fitzgerald@nps.gov.

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.

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


Your Support is Critical - 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 restore the old grotto museum into a new Artist in Residence center. Check here for an update on the progress of the restoration of the Grotto Museum.