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 Stories About: national parks AND placemaking AND Utah AND wilderness
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Paradise Without the Dashboard Light
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07 Aug 2002 |
Daily Grist |
| Paradise Without the Dashboard Light The word "Zion" means a peaceful paradise -- and for the past two years, Zion National Park has lived up to its name. Two summers ago, the famed Utah destination became the first national park in the continental U.S. to ban automobiles during peak visitor season. The resulting changes have been dramatic: fresh air, peace and quiet, the sounds of nature, and the r ... |
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| Topics: national parks, placemaking, Utah, wilderness (all these topics) |
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