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A ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park has died from injuries sustained after tripping and falling while on duty. Around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, Park Ranger Tom Lorig was working with park visitors at Bryce Canyon’s annual Astronomy Festival. While directing a visitor to a shuttle bus, Ranger Lorig fell and struck his […]

This phase of the construction project is expected to be completed by November 2024. Beginning Friday, June 21, the Bright Angel Point Trail on the North Rim leading to Bright Angel Point will be closed for construction. This closure is necessary for the protection of staff and the visiting public during an extensive repair effort to

Rigoberto “RJ” Avina died in a vehicle crash in Death Valley National Park on May 26. Avina had worked for the National Park Service for nearly 3 years but was not on duty at the time of the accident. “RJ’s passing leaves a hole in our community’s heart,” said Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “He was a

Park rangers and law enforcement officers successfully rescued a woman May 10, 2024 after she left her tour group and spent a night out on a steep, loose ridge near Artists Drive in Death Valley National Park. The 31-year-old Canadian woman was part of a day-long van tour from Las Vegas on May 9. The

California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 143 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2024. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2024. “State Parks would like to thank these brave people and their families for

National Park Service begins full, expanded summer shuttle service and may temporarily limit vehicle entry to reduce crowding and congestion on especially busy days It’s the start of the summer season, and there is never a bad time to visit Zion. If you plan to travel to the park during Memorial Day Weekend, the National

On Friday, May 10, National Park Service personnel were notified of a body in the Colorado River near river mile 6. Park rangers responded and recovered the body which was transported to Lees Ferry and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. Initial information indicates the body is that of missing person Thomas L.

Hubbell Trading Post is returning to Bandelier National Monument for the first time since 2019. The event will take place from Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. Join Navajo trader Wallace James Jr at 11 am and 2 pm daily for rug talks and enjoy daily weaving demonstrations

Destination Zion Lodge to operate lodging, food and beverage, and retail services at Zion National Park The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Destination Zion Lodge, LLC to operate visitor services under a 10-year concession contract. The existing lodging, food and beverage, and retail services at Zion National Park will transition to the new concessioner

On the afternoon of May 6, 2024, Zion National Park received a report of an unresponsive hiker at Scout Lookout. Rangers working at Scout Lookout immediately responded and performed CPR. Additional rangers hiked to the patient with medical equipment.  Rangers treated the patient. After nearly an hour and a half of administering emergency medical care,