The Watchman
by Ben Prepelka
Title
The Watchman
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Where 80 percent of the state's land is set aside for public use, Zion National Park was Utah's first national park. Its massive canyon walls and breathtaking vistas surround the Virgin River and the 229 square mile Zion Canyon. Discovered in 1858 and settled in 1860 by Mormon pioneers, the canyon was named Zion in 1919. A Hebrew word for sanctuary, to many people this majestic canyon's name is quite appropriate.
While the upper reaches of Zion Canyon attract the adventurous with an unforgettable hike into The Narrows, the lower canyon still thrills the casual spectator. While dramatic views of the Great White Throne, the Grotto, and the Court of Patriarchs earn plenty of oohs and ahs, the Watchman is the icon of Zion. And the Watchman Trail, built by the CCC in 1934, is a Zion classic. No visit to Zion is complete until you leave with a photograph of this massive rock.
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July 2nd, 2016
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