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News Release Date: August 14, 2024
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CEDAR CITY, Utah – On August 22, 2024, Cedar Breaks National Monument is opening a brand-new Visitor Contact Station thanks to the help of the National Park Service-Centennial Challenge Program, the Zion National Park Forever Project, and Iron County.
“This building gives us a sense of place. It helps visitors orient to this landscape and realize its value as a national monument,” Kathleen Gonder, Cedar Breaks Superintendent said. “We cannot stress our thanks to everyone who helped make this dream a reality.”
The Visitor Contact Station will be a permanent feature to welcome visitors to Cedar Breaks with an expanded open season. Cedar Breaks’ former Information Center located in the 1937 historic cabin will now focus on the area's human history with a self-guided interpretive area.
The new building will be home to:
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Ranger-led programs and activities.
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Dark sky resources.
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Wildflower events.
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Interpretive exhibits.
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The park store.
Events on August 22 will begin at Pt. Supreme Overlook at 10 a.m. with various booths supported by our partners and neighboring parks, followed by the dedication ceremony from 1 – 3 p.m. Media and visitors are welcome to attend, and additional information can be found at the Cedar Breaks website at www.nps.gov/cebr.
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Last updated: August 14, 2024