Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Arches and Canyonlands national parks will be increasing recreational access starting May 29, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051120.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
Arches and Canyonlands national parks announce additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from local public health authorities. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
Desert Hikingby L. BremnerPalm Springs, CA One of my favorite hikes in the Coachella Valley is a moderate loop leading into Tahquitz Canyon. The 2-mile, round-trip hike follows a creek into the canyon which leads to a 60-foot waterfall. Along the trail you’ll encounter native plants and wildlife. Numerous canyon views and the creek flowing
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Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Salt Valley Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of February 10th. Burns may occur throughout February, March, and April as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020720.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a plan to allow bicycle use on the newly constructed Arches Visitor Center Connector Trail. The trail connects the Arches visitor center to the Moab Canyon Pathway and was built in accordance with national guidelines for shared use paths. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011320.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News
In order to protect critical wildlife habitat for raptors and desert bighorn sheep, a number of climbing routes in Canyonlands and Arches national parks will close for up to six months each year. The National Park Service thanks the climbing community for their efforts to help protect these areas. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news122019.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park –
Kate Cannon has announced her retirement from the National Park Service after thirteen years as superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group (SEUG), which includes Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park as well as Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121319.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
The Southeast Utah Group of national parks is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees on five days in 2020 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112119.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
National Parks Fee Free Days Announced for 2020on November 21, 2019 at 3:32 pm Read More »
Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments are open all year, but the parks’ visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111519.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Samantha Zim as the 2020 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). The committee has also selected Julia Buckwalter to serve as CAIP in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110819.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
2020 and 2021 Community Artists in the Park Selectedon November 8, 2019 at 8:53 am Read More »
