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SPRINGDALE, UT – The Zion Trail Crew and Fire Management staff, will be removing waste from the evaporative toilets at Scout’s Lookout on two different days in November. The first half day closure will take place on Monday November 6, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., then again on Thursday November 9, 2017 from […]

The National Park Service is conducting a search for a missing person within Grand Canyon National Park. Michael Legus, 39, of Tooele, UT was reported missing Tuesday, October 31 by a friend. He was last seen at Mather Point on the South Rim at approximately 12:15 pm. Legus is described as 6 feet tall, 230

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a plan to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches National Park. Arches National Park developed a Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP) to address vehicle traffic and parking congestion problems that affect visitor access, visitor enjoyment, and resource conditions. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110117.htm Source:: Proposed Traffic Congestion Management

SPRINGDALE, UT – Zion National Park announces the signing of the Bighorn Sheep Management Finding of No Significant Impact. The FONSI records the decision of the National Park Service, to partner with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, to manage the Zion desert bighorn sheep population as a healthy herd, and as part of a

Forever Project welcomes 24 renowned artist to Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/pleinair2017.htm Source:: Zion Plein Air Art Invitational, November 6 through 12, 2017

Improvements at the rim of the Horseshoe Bend Overlook in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be starting November 6. Visitors are advised that while contractors are installing rim safety railing, half of the rim viewing area will be closed to visitor access until construction has been completed. Additional improvements include a trail to the

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is providing free park entrance on November 11 and 12, in commemoration of Veterans Day. According to Superintendent William Shott, “We invite everyone to join the National Park Service’s nationwide tribute to honor our veterans. We are excited and privileged to help celebrate our veterans’ service and dedication with a

The application period for next year’s seasonal employment at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will begin November 6 and will close once 50 applications have been received. The park will be hiring seasonal employees to assist in operations during its busy season (typically, April through October, 2018). https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/november-6-apply-for-seasonal-jobs.htm Source:: Mark Your Calendar for November 6

National Park Service (NPS) and US Forest Service (USFS) fire managers, working together as the North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program, anticipate initiating more prescribed fire (Rx) treatments this week as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-zone-rx-fires.htm Source:: Prescribed Fire Update: Favorable Conditions Allow Fire

As part of its commitment to improve the visitor experience, the National Park Service is considering increases to fees at highly visited national parks during peak visitor seasons. Proposed peak season entrance fees and revised fees for road-based commercial tours will generate badly needed revenue for improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. Under