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The Virgin River is a 162-mile-long tributary of the Colorado River, flowing through Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Notably, it was designated as Utah's first wild and scenic river in 2009, coinciding with the centennial celebration of Zion National Park. This designation highlights the river's environmental and recreational significance.
2009: Wild and Scenic River Designation
In 2009, during the centennial celebration of Zion National Park, the Virgin River was designated as Utah's first wild and scenic river.
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