August 25, 1916

The National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916 to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.”
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/nps-birthday.htm
National Parks Conservation Association https://www.npca.org/about/our-story/
National Park Foundation https://www.nationalparks.org/

Utah National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites managed by the National Park Service:
The Big Five:
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Zion National Park

Nearby Park Service Managed Sites:
Golden Spike National Historic Site
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument
Pipe Spring National Monument(Border Utah/Arizona)
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Visit our Public Lands Preservation Page: https://bridgerlandaudubon.org/public-lands-preservation/