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SPRINGDALE, UT – After Labor Day weekend, Zion National Park starts to wind down operations hours and programs. Beginning September 5, 2017, the following time changes and closures are in effect: The Zion Nature Center is closed for the season. The Zion Visitor Center, Wilderness Desk, and Museum will operate 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]
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Close Times at the Park Museum, Visitor Center, Ranger Led Programs, and Tunnel Operations Hours Change, beginning September 5, 2017 https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zionfallhours_9_5_17.htm Source:: Zion National Park Programs And Operations Go To New Hours
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will offer free park entrance on Friday, August 25, in celebration of the 101st birthday of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/free-entrance-august-25-for-101st-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Source:: Free Entrance August 25 for 101st Birthday of the National Park Service
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Changes to closing and opening dates have been made for areas in Arches National Park. The closures are a result of the on-going road construction project occurring in the park. Below are the new dates: LaSal Mountain Viewpoint and Balance Rock will close at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5. Park Avenue and Courthouse Towers will
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Mesa Verde Voices, a podcast series connecting the experiences of people from the past with the people of today, launches on September 1, 2017. Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde Museum Association, KSJD public radio and Mesa Verde Country Tourism Bureau collaborated to produce the pilot season. The first three podcasts are: “Revealed by Fire,”
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Crowds Anticipated For Labor Day Weekend https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/labordayzion_8_30_17.htm Source:: Busy Holiday Weekend Expected For Zion National Park
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Starting immediately, fuel services for premium unleaded fuel only have been restored at the Halls Crossing Marina fuel dock. The Halls Crossing Marina fuel dock has been closed since June 5, 2017 as a result of damaged fuel lines. The premium unleaded fuel line has been repaired and is available for public use. Crews continue
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The Farm Bureau reports, “From the California Department of Food & Agriculture: A dangerous disease, west Nile virus, has returned to California this summer. A total of eight horses have been confirmed positive for the disease in Glenn, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern (2), Riverside, Plumas, and San Joaquin counties. “Six horses were unvaccinated and two
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Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join us on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by photographer Christopher Eaton. This event is free and open to the public. Photographer and Coloradoan Christopher (Chris) Eaton joins us in early September for his artist in residency at
The Windows Section of Arches National Park is scheduled to reopen at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1. It has been closed several weeks due to construction work. La Sal Mountains Viewpoint is scheduled to close for construction at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 27. The Balanced Rock area, Courthouse Towers Viewpoint and Park Avenue
