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Escalante Heritage Center, Escalante

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#10 of 22 in Things to do in Escalante
Natural History Museum · Hidden Gem · History Museum
In 1879, 250 men, women, and children ventured thru Escalante. They forged roads, thru Slickrock, frozen ground, cedar forest, muck, cactus and snow....
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  • By cjpfootloose
    This drive is very long and can be very bumpy but you get to travel through the desert and at the end, OMG! Who knew that the early settlers even attempted such a feat? We did complete in a 2019...  more »
  • By ginarU4480XY
    What a history is portrayed at this center! The paintings and signposts tell an incredible story! The pioneers were very brave people!  more »
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  • By Cynders
    Really interesting information. A nice place to read history of the area. I recommend visitors stop here.
  • By Kim Taylor
    Nice place to learn some history. Hole in the rock was one slippery slide for wagons and people! The Escalante Grand Staircase is on the way to it. Enjoy both of them!
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