EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK

BLANDING, UT

2023.07.27_15.46.23 Western Prickly Gooseberry (Ribes montigenum), Currant family (Grossulariaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.
2023.07.27_15.46.23 Credit: AndreyZharkikh

Edge of the Cedars State Park is a historical and archaeological park located in Blanding, Utah. The park was established in 1974 and covers an area of 6 acres. The park is situated on the edge of the town and is surrounded by beautiful red rock formations and desert landscape.

The park is home to a large collection of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts that date back to around 1200 AD. The artifacts were discovered during the excavation of a nearby archaeological site and include pottery, baskets, tools, and jewelry. The park also has a reconstructed kiva, which is an underground ceremonial room used by the Ancestral Puebloans.

In addition to the archaeological artifacts, the park has a small museum that displays information about the Ancestral Puebloans and their way of life. The museum also has exhibits on the history of the park and the surrounding area.

Visitors to the park can take a self-guided tour of the archaeological site and the museum. The park also has hiking trails that lead to scenic overlooks of the surrounding landscape. Edge of the Cedars State Park is a unique and educational destination for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or the natural beauty of Utah.

EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BLANDING UT. US MID #8404900058

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

2023.07.27_15.46.23 Western Prickly Gooseberry (Ribes montigenum), Currant family (Grossulariaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.
2023.07.27_15.46.08 Twinberry honeysuckle (Lonicera involucrata var. involucrata), Honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.
2023.07.27_15.46.04 Common juniper (Juniperus communis var. depressa), Cypress family (Cupressaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.
2023.07.27_15.47.00 Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa var. bifolia syn. Abies bifolia), Pine family (Pinaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.
2023.07.27_15.46.36 Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa var. bifolia syn. Abies bifolia), Pine family (Pinaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.
2023.07.27_15.47.15 Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa var. bifolia syn. Abies bifolia), Pine family (Pinaceae). La Sal Mountains, Grand County, Utah.

Contact EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK

EDGE OF CEDARS MUSEUM
660 W 400 N
BLANDING
UT
84511

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EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK Information

MID # 8404900058
Name EDGE OF CEDARS MUSEUM
Alternate Name EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.630907, -109.489298
CODES FIPS State Code: 49
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 978200
US Census Block: 3043