(Salt Lake City, UT) — Many federal services across the Beehive State shuttered yesterday amid the U.S Government shutdown. Officials with Utah’s national parks say Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion remain open, though services and staffing are reduced. Law enforcement is reportedly taking care of shuttles, trash […]
(Undated) — A study by Betway ranked Angels Landing in Zion National Park as the second most picturesque trail in the U.S., just behind the Appalachian Trail. The Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Combination in Bryce Canyon National Park earned the fifth spot. The study measured popularity using Instagram and […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — A 12-year-old tabby cat named Mirage survived a nearly 400-foot fall off a Bryce Canyon cliff that claimed the lives of two hikers. Authorities say the cat was found in a carrier next to the bodies of Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane who fell to their […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — Two people who died after falling from a cliff at Bryce Canyon National Park have been identified. Officials say 45-year-old Matthew Nannen and 58-year-old Bailee Crane were discovered Tuesday after reportedly climbing over a railing at Inspiration Point and falling about 380 feet. Authorities believe the […]
(Bryce Canyon, UT) — The bodies of two hikers have been recovered after a nearly 400-foot fall from a cliff at Bryce Canyon. Officials say the man and woman fell about 380 feet from Inspiration Point on Monday night or early yesterday. The victims had reportedly crossed over safety railings. […]
(Springdale, UT) — Utahns have six days to visit the state’s national parks at no charge. The National Park Service said there are six “fee-free” days in 2025, which allows people to visit any of the country’s national parks, monuments, and historic sites without handing over any money. The first […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Tomorrow is the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. All national parks are free in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Here in Utah, that’s 11 places waiving entrance fees. The list includes Arches in Grand County, Bryce Canyon in Garfield […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah residents and tourists are spending a lot of money in or near national parks. New federal data shows the Beehive State ranked third in the country after outdoor enthusiasts spent nearly two-billion dollars in communities near national parks. Only California and North Carolina saw a […]
(Garfield County, UT) — A park ranger is dead after he tripped and fell at Bryce Canyon National Park. It happened on Friday when 78-year-old Tom Lorig fell and hit his head on a rock while directing a visitor to a shuttle bus. Bystanders and medics rendered first aid, but […]
(Springdale, UT) — Admission is free tomorrow at Utah’s “Mighty 5” and all other national parks and monuments. It’s National Public Lands Day. Admission is waved at Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands national parks. The day will include commemoration events, along with volunteer opportunities at parks and […]
