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These Utah state parks pass million annual visitors

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These four Utah state parks have passed a million annual visitors.

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  • Utah state parks have seen visitation rise from 7.4 million to nearly 13 million in recent years. 38s
  • Four parks—Sand Hollow, Snow Canyon, Dead Horse Point, and Antelope Island—each surpassed one million annual visitors. 45s
  • A key factor in increased visitation was Utah's decision to keep parks open while others closed. 55s
  • Revenue from visitation and user fees supports park improvements and expansions. 1m 32s
  • The state legislature has funded new parks and major renovations to accommodate growth. 1m 35s
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