Mormon Pioneers Honored with National Heritage Park

Mormon Pioneers Honored with National Heritage Park
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Jul 26, 2006 by Julie Rose
(KCPW News) Congress has created ten new national heritage areas,
including a stretch along U.S. 89 that will honor Mormon pioneers. The
designation allows the areas to receive millions in grants from the
National Park service to develop tourism around a local theme. Utah
Senator Bob Bennett pushed for the bill:

"We hope it means increased economic opportunities for the communities
along Highway 89, as well as a heightened recognition of the inspiring
stories of the Mormon pioneers."

The measure also creates the Great Basin National Heritage Route in
Juab County. Opponents of the move - including some at the National
Park Service - fear that adding new areas takes money away from
already under-funded parks. The bill now goes to President Bush for
signature.