Established as a national park: Nov. 19, 1919.
Area: 146,551 acres.
Visitors: 2,442,062 in 1995
Location: In southwestern Utah, 158 miles from Las Vegas.
Flora and fauna: 75 species of mammals, 32 species of amphibians and reptiles, 271 species of birds–including mule deer, lizards, rock squirrels, mountain lions (rarely seen) and peregrine falcons. Almost 800 species of native plants, including ponderosa pine, juniper, wild flowers and yucca.
Entrance fees: $5 per private vehicle, $3 per hiker or cyclist (good for seven consecutive days).
Information: Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah 84767 (801-772-3256).
BRYCE CANYON FACTS
Established as a national park: Sept. 15, 1928.
Area: 35,835 acres.
Visitors: 1,468,585 in 1995.
Location: 78 miles northeast of Zion National Park, 25 miles southeast of Panguitch, Utah.
Flora and fauna: 129 species of birds, 60 species of animals, 8 of amphibians and reptiles–including Clark’s nutcracker, mule deer, prairie dog.
Entrance fees: $5 per vehicle; $3 per hiker or cyclist (good for seven consecutive days).
Information: Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, Utah 84717-0001 (801-834-5322).
