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Show Weather Accounts For Reduced Travel to Zion Park Travel to Zion National Park during April showed a total of 27,400 visitors, or a decrease of 337r , according to Superintend, ent Warren F. Hamilton. The South Campground was used by 4,934 campers this month, or a loss of 27. Travel Tra-vel for the year to date shows $86,000 visitors, or a slight loss ! of 2 below this time last year. Part of this decrease can be attributed to the Easter vacation va-cation period last year falling in March, and during April j this year the weather was anything but pleasant for traveling with snow, cold, wind, and very unsettled weather. All Park trails are open for hikers and horseback riders. Weather will begin to warm up, with spring a good time to visit the park. Overnight accommodations, meals, gaso- line, and other visitor services and supplies available throughout the year in nearby communities. The Zion Inn in-1 side the Park, with cabins,! cafeteria, and service station, will open for the season on May 13. |