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While flying to destinations and purchasing travel packages has become more common, the family driving vacation remains an iconic American tradition.

Cedar City visitors can learn about the history of American vacations from now through April 30th as the Frontier Homestead State Park hosts "Snapshots: Highlands from the Springville Museum of Art's Family Vacation."

The artwork recreates a traditional mid-century vacation in post-World War II America designed got get younger visitors to explore the country on their own.

The display features artwork by Stephanie Deer, travel posters by John Clark, work by southern Utah artist Jim Jones and traditional Utah landscapes from the SMA collection.

According to the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, family vacations boomed in post-war America. During talk of nuclear conflict, packing the kids in the car and seeing the sites that defined the USA promoted family togetherness and national pride.

In Utah, families came together to explore the lakes, canyons, ghost towns and national parks that dot the Beehive State.

 "Family Vacation has been a delightful exhibition at the Springville Museum of Art," says Rita Wright, Director of the Springville Museum of Art. "Families reminisce about their travels and vacations while enjoying the scenic beauty and depictions of place in the works of art. We are particularly pleased to invite Frontier Homestead State Park into that fun conversation by sharing highlights of the exhibition with them. It's a perfect museum for sharing the joys of vacationing in Utah."

Todd Prince, manager of the state park, said this is a good exhibit to help celebrate the National Park Service Centennial, which is taking place now.

"The national parks in our area and Utah State Parks draw millions of visitors from around the world each year," he said. "Throughout Utah are hidden treasures, amazing opportunities for adventure and a rich world to explore.  We are pleased to host Family Vacation as part of this celebration."

 For more information call 435-586-9290, visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/friendsofthefronteirhomestead, or the park website http://www.fronterhomestead.org Frontier Homestead is located at 635 North Main in Cedar City.