The monument and its surroundings was designated a national park on October 27, 1986, following the advocacy of Congressman Harry Reid. A number of developed ... Natural history · Fauna · Scenic features · Lehman Caves

Congress created Great Basin National Park in 1986, including much of the South Snake Range, a superb example of a desert mountain island.

2 дек. 2021 г. · This study contains information on the area from prehistory, exploration, and Native American occupation, to mining, ranching, and the creation ...

The area, previously part of Humboldt National Forest, was made into a national park in 1986. It has an area of 121 square miles (313 square km).