Virgin River - Springdale, UT
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bluesnote
N 37° 12.741 W 112° 58.601
12S E 324602 N 4120259
A historical marker along the Pa'rus Trail in Zion National Park.
Waymark Code: WMYCDR
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2018
Views: 2
The plaque says, "In this desert train the Virgin River plays a dual role. As a life-giver, the year-round flow promotes a rich community of water-loving plants and associated wildlife, from kingfisher and dipper to mule deer and mountain lion. Historically the river made the canyon habitable to Paiutes and Mormon settlers.
This deceptively tranquil stream is also a relentless agent of change. During spring runoff or after a rainstorm, the waters fill with particles of sandstone. The current carries an average of 5,000 tons of rock fragments daily-evidence that the river not only carves Zion Canyon but continues to widen and transform the canyon scenery."
Marker Name: Virgin River
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Washington
City: Springdale
Group Responsible for Placement: NPS
Addtional Information: Not listed
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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