Zion National Park Milky Way Patch

The night sky has inspired humans for centuries. Ancient people throughout the world named the constellations and told stories of their creation. Stars were used as a navigational tool and as a calendar to determine when to plant or harvest crops. Today, those same stars that guided us and inspired myths and legends are vanishing from our view. In 2021, Zion National Park became certified as an International Dark Sky Park, recognizing the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies and providing added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming.

2.5" x 3.5" sublimated/embroidered patch w/ iron-on backing