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SPRINGDALE, UT – Preventative drainage clearing will begin on July 26, 2021 with an anticipated end date in August 2021. On June 29, 2021 the park experienced a flash flood and this drainage clearing is a proactive approach for maintenance needed during the monsoon season. Utah State Route 9 (SR-9) through Zion National Park will […]

Due to significant wind damage and low water conditions, Dangling Rope Marina will not reopen in 2021. A team of electrical, structural, and marine engineers recently visited the site to assess the damaged infrastructure. The National Park Service is developing a plan for marina repairs and additional actions needed to address projected low water conditions.

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – On July 20, 2021 at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Grand Canyon Communications Center received a report of multiple individuals struck by lightning at the Bright Angel Trailhead during a monsoonal thunderstorm. A 30-year-old male and 28-year-old female victim were initially found unresponsive; the male regained consciousness without intervention. CPR and advanced

July 10, 2021 – BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is encouraging people to recreate responsibly if choosing to visit the Lake Mead National Recreation Area during the record high temperatures this summer. During this time of unprecedented high temperature visitors are asked to consider rescheduling visits to when weather conditions improve. Many

Pecos, NM:– Pecos National Historical Park will offer a hike with Park Archaeologist Jeremy Moss to the site of the Lost Church on Saturday, August 7th. Along the one-mile roundtrip hike to the ruins of the church, also known as the Ortiz Church, you will explore the fascinating history of some of the earliest missionary

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Beginning July 17, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park should be prepared for changes in shuttle bus operations. The following changes will be in place from July 17 through November 30, 2021 unless otherwise noted. To protect public health, all buses and shuttle operations are still modified to meet

On Monday, July 5 an individual died in a single vehicle traffic accident along CA 190 in Death Valley National Park. For an unknown reason, the driver and solo occupant traveled off the roadway on the dirt shoulder. A park visitor who happened upon the accident drove to Panamint Springs Resort to call 911 due to the poor

Tucson, AZ – Saguaro National Park will join other state, county, and city lands agencies to initiate seasonal herbicide use to control invasive plant species within the boundaries of the park starting July 13, 2021. Ground crews will utilize backpack sprayers to target invasive buffelgrass in areas where the grass has started to green up

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on June 30, 2021 and they will be in effect until further notice. Due to hot, dry conditions, the following is prohibited: all wood-burning and charcoal fire use and setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fire of any kind. Devices fueled by petroleum

SPRINGDALE, UT – Zion National Park will be in modified operations on Wednesday, June 30 due to clean-up activities. Motorists should exercise caution. This includes the reopening of SR-9, the South and East Entrances for inbound and outbound traffic, the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, Park Store, and park and in town shuttle operations. Visitors should