Make a Difference Now and Forever
At Zion National Park Forever Project, our impact is measured in every protected landscape, every preserved trail, and every inspired visitor. As the park’s official nonprofit partner, we fund essential conservation, education, and recreational opportunities that safeguard Zion’s future. With the support of our community, we ensure that the park’s beauty, history, and ecosystems remain vibrant for generations to come. Together, we are shaping the future of Zion—Forever.
Our Impact for the Parks
2024 was a busy year for the Zion National Park Forever Project as we entered a new partnership with the Dixie National Forest, opened the stunning Visitors Center at Cedar Breaks, and continued efforts to address visitor services and additional recreation opportunities directly outside of Zion National Park at the Zion Discovery Center.
Across Zion, Cedar, Pipe, and the Dixie we were able to secure more than $6 million in grant funding for projects that include improving OHV trails along Enterprise reservoir, supporting Title 1 school Field Trips to Zion, Food Storage Lockers in Watchman Campground, and so much more. This support from the National Park Foundation, Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, OAC, Utah State License Plate Funding, Utah Office of Tourism, Miller Family Foundation, Springdale TRCC, Visit Cedar City/ Brian Head, and more impact our public lands for years to come.
Many of our projects are also supported by individual donors, through gifts made online, mailed, or even in our retail stores. This year was a record year for participation with $267,000 raised in our retail stores – 100% of that going back to support projects identified by our partners as a priority.
Thank you for being a part of this work.
FOREVER IS NOW.
The Power of Giving
Zion National Park’s new electric shuttles, funded by a $33 million federal grant and donor support, reduce emissions, enhance visitor experience, and set a sustainability precedent. The Zion National Park Forever Project played a key role in securing matching funds, ensuring a cleaner, quieter future for the park.
$3,177,559
Aid to Zion
$1,370,000
Grants Secured
99,663
Visitors Engaged Through Education
Your Park. Your Impact. Our Promise
Improving Today
SAR Report
SAR Report
○ With over 400 rescue calls each season, Zion's SAR teams are indispensable. This project focuses on equipping these dedicated rangers with the necessary tools and resources to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring visitor safety throughout the park.
Food Storage lockers at Watchman
Food Storage lockers at Watchman
○ Zion Forever worked with ZION NP to secure a grant cutting that cost in half through the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. Implementation and installation of food storage lockers will take place during the 2025 season.
Parks for Everyone
Parks for Everyone
Zion National Park’s breathtaking landscapes should be accessible to everyone, and the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) is helping to make that a reality. This initiative focuses on evaluating and improving trails to ensure that visitors of all abilities—including those using wheelchairs, strollers, or other mobility aids—can explore and enjoy Zion safely and comfortably.
Dixie National Forest Partnership
Dixie National Forest Partnership
Expanding stewardship beyond Zion, this partnership with the U.S. Forest Service focuses on restoring historic structures, enhancing visitor services, and increasing educational programming in the Dixie National Forest. One notable project includes restoring the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps Fire Overlook Tower atop Brian Head Peak.
Mountain Lion Research
Mountain Lion Research
Zion's elusive mountain lions play a crucial role in the park's ecosystem. This pioneering study seeks to understand their behavior and ecology better, promoting coexistence and informing conservation strategies to protect these apex predators.
Informing Tomorrow
Rangers in Classroom
Rangers in Classroom
○ 1,324 youth and educators visited in 2024
○ 14 different schools participated
Concrete to Canyons
Concrete to Canyons
○ 104 students and 26 teachers/chaperones
○ In 2024 expanded to include children from Springdale Elementary as well for an additional group of local students
Distance Learning
Distance Learning
- Over 100 programs offered in 2024
- Given in both English and Spanish
Field Trips to Zion
Field Trips to Zion
- 458 youth and educators visited
- 6 Title one schools
- 14 Field Trips offered
IIC internships
IIC internships
12 college interns – assisting in everything from IT, Angels Landing permit system, social media, Nature Center youth education programs, guided hikes, night sky programs, and more across our parks.
Junior Ranger
Junior Ranger
- 28,000+ contacts at the Junior Ranger Table,
- 46,500 books given out
- 24,500 badges awarded
- New programs included: Dino Discovery and bilingual (English-Spanish) programs for youth participants
Protecting Forever
Pipe Spring Gardern
Pipe Spring Gardern
○ Pipe Spring Garden and Orchard work will be under way in 2025 and 2026 thanks to the support of generous donors to the Zion Forever Project.
Night Sky
Night Sky
Night Sky programming across our parks is supported by the generosity of donors to our organization.
Brian Head Overlook
Brian Head Overlook
- In partnership with the Dixie National Forest we were able to secure grant funding from Visit Cedar City/ Brian Head. Construction efforts will be underway in 2025-2026 with the support of local community members and Historic-Corps. The generosity of the community continues to rise to meet the needs to restore this iconic landmark for generations to come.
Field Trips to Zion
Field Trips to Zion
- 458 youth and educators visited
- 6 Title one schools
- 14 Field Trips offered
Financial Statements
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Audit Reports
Financial Reports
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