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National Parks Development

1930s

National Parks Development

Utah's remarkable landscape of canyons, arches, and plateaus attracted federal attention during the 1930s, leading to the protection of Bryce Canyon, Arches, and other natural wonders. The development of roads and visitor facilities made these remote landscapes accessible to the public. Utah's national parks became among the most celebrated natural destinations in the United States.