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Learn Zion National Park shuttle and campground schedules for fall and winter 2023 Fall has arrived at Zion National Park! Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules and campground availability to reflect the seasons. Here is what you need to know to plan your visit this fall or winter:  Zion Canyon Line […]

This winter, drivers can look forward to smooth rides at Kolob Canyons Road in Zion National Park. On or after September 25, the National Park Service will start a project to repair damage that resulted from a landslide earlier in the year.  “Engineers and park maintenance staff developed the plan to repair the road in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration,” Bry Carter, Zion Chief of Facilities Management said.

Grand Canyon National Park is working to remove invasive species and protect native species of fish in the Colorado River with $258,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act. This project is part of a nationwide effort to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts.   In fiscal year 2023, President Biden’s Investing in America, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure

On September 9 at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received an emergency call of a hiker in distress on the North Kaibab Trail approximately one mile south of Cottonwood Campground. Soon thereafter the hiker became unresponsive and bystanders initiated CPR.  National Park Service (NPS) search and rescue personnel responded to the call via helicopter.

Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park. This is due to diminished water supplies. Crews continue to investigate challenges with water treatment and cannot pump water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim to replenish water stores. They are working to reestablish water treatment

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is seeking public comments regarding proposed changes to its recreational boat pass fees. The park is scoping a Tiered Boat Pass fee to better align a fee structure that will reflect costs associated with the needs of vessels utilizing Lake Powell. The price of a boat pass will be based

A bat found outside of Arches National Park Visitor Center on August 18, 2023, has tested positive for rabies. In recent weeks, the park has received a few other reports of unusual bat behavior, including one reported bite. Bats are essential to humans and our ecosystems. Less than 1% of bats in nature have rabies,

The Labor Day holiday weekend offers a diversity of land- and water-based recreational opportunities at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Enjoy easy front country hiking at the iconic Horseshoe Bend Overlook, or wilderness escapades in the backcountry. Lake Powell is a world-class water sports destination, with fluctuating water levels offering a new experience on every

Bryce Canyon National Park received a report at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 25 of a hiker, 64-year-old Jeanne Roblez Howell of Sedona, Arizona, who was overdue from a 2 p.m. hike on the Fairyland Loop trail. A search of the area was conducted in cooperation with the Garfield County Sheriff’s office and the Utah

Zion National Park is expecting a busy Labor Day weekend Friday, September 1 through Monday, September 4, 2023. Expect long lines and traffic congestion in and near the park.   Vehicle parking Plan ahead to find a parking spot in Zion or Springdale  Shuttle service  The Zion Canyon Shuttle System provides free rides in the park and Springdale to get you where you need to go.  Springdale Line:   Zion Canyon