(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is announcing a new restriction for the upcoming summer season. Extra large vehicles will no longer be allowed on the park’s historic drive. Park officials say engineers studied the traffic problems and determined that vehicles like big RVs should stay off that road. They […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — A 58-year-old man is dead after a rappelling accident at Zion National Park over the weekend. National Park Service law enforcement responded to the scene of a canyoneering accident involving a visitor at the last rappel Sunday afternoon and the man was pronounced dead at […]
(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 […]
(Springdale, UT) — Stage 2 fire restrictions are now removed at Zion National Park. Officials say they have returned to the park’s year-round fire restrictions that are aimed at protecting visitors and resources. The National Park Service noted recent rains have reduced fire danger around Zion and moved away from […]
(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 […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park visitors are being warned against swimming in the Virgin River. The park recently issued an advisory against swimming due to possible toxins in the water from algal blooms. The areas include Emerald Pools, the Subway, and the Narrows. One of the toxins mentioned in […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is warning visitors about possible toxic algae blooms. The North Fork of the Virgin River, North Creek and La Verkin Creek are being monitored for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The warning affects popular areas like The Narrows, Pine Creek, Deep Creek and Emerald Pools. Visitors […]
(Southern Utah) — Early summer storms have brought flash flood warnings and trail closures across southern Utah. Zion National Park was under a probable flash flood risk yesterday, prompting possible closures of popular hikes like the Narrows. Officials urge visitors to use caution and discretion during rainy conditions.
(Washington, D.C.) — A proposal to sell thousands of acres of federal land in southern Utah was removed from a major House bill passed by Republicans. The plan was introduced by Utah Representative Celeste Maloy, and would have allowed land near Zion National Park and other protected areas to be […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is expecting larger-than-usual crowds this weekend. The park is preparing for the extended Memorial Day holiday weekend, saying visitors should prepare for long lines at entrances and lengthy waits to get on shuttles. Visitors should also expect heavy traffic in the area, and temporary […]
