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Wildlife officials warn about man-animal interaction

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
June 20, 2024 12:00 AM
For those exploring Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef or Zion National Parks this summer, the National Park Service has posted safety precautions on X for encountering wildlife.
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Healthy Living

Double taps, tourist traps: How to find hiking spots in the era of gatekeeping

By Emma Everett Johnson
April 10, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU student Brenden Lundberg and his family stopped at Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona during a road trip. Lundberg, who had seen Horseshoe Bend on Instagram, was surprised to discover crowds of people at the site. (Brenden Lundberg)
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Healthy Living

Free national parks entry for 33rd annual National Public Lands Day

By Joe Wirthlin
September 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Entry to national parks across the country is free on Sept. 23 to celebrate the 33rd annual National Public Lands Day.
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Nation

Hiker missing in Utah flooding as monsoon hits US Southwest

By Associated Press
August 22, 2022 12:00 AM
SPRINGDALE, Utah (AP) — Authorities have been searching for days for an Arizona woman reported missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Utah’s Zion National Park as strong seasonal rain storms hit parts of the U.S. Southwest.
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Featured

Reservations required for Arches, Angels Landing this summer

By Gabrielle Shiozawa
April 05, 2022 12:00 AM
Entry to Arches National Park and some parts of Zion National Park will require reservations this summer as a way to combat congestion in the Utah national parks.
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Life

Utah ranks in top 10 for most dangerous national park

By Molly Ogden Welch
February 02, 2022 12:00 AM
Outforiareleased a ranked list of the most dangerous national parks in the country and Zion National Park ranked 10th in the U.S. The site used data from the number and causes of deaths in national parks from 2010 to 2020.
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State

Utah dark skies offering star-gazers clearer views

By Lilli Vehikite
September 16, 2021 12:00 AM
Utah residents can find prime star-gazing at any of the state’s 22 designated dark sky places made possible by measures taken to lower light pollution.
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Travel

Post-COVID visitation surge turning Utah national parks into 'Disneyland'

By Caleb Turner
June 24, 2021 12:00 AM
If you're planning on visiting one of Utah's five national parks this summer, be prepared to wait a while to get in, and maybe even bring a backup plan.
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Sports

Utah national parks see slight visitation decrease, welcome more domestic visitors

September 23, 2020 12:00 AM
Park rangers say more Americans are making the drive to visit Utah's national parks. Despite the park closures in early 2020 and international travel bans, Utah's parks have seen fairly steady visitation numbers since reopening.
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State

What to expect as Utah's national parks reopen

By Alicia Matsuura
May 07, 2020 12:00 AM
A scenic shot of a vista at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon, one of Utah's five national parks, has already started opening certain areas to the public as part of the state's phased reopening process. (Preston Crawley)
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Healthy Living

National Park Service offering free admission on Veteran's Day

By Trevor Morgan
November 10, 2016 12:00 AM
The National Park Service is offering free admission to every national park in America on Veteran's Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.
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Sports

Zion National Park may start limiting number of visitors

October 17, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Zion National Park's continuing popularity has sparked discussions of limiting the number of visitors.
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Metro

House-sized boulder falls in Zion, blocks highway

By Theresa Davis
August 11, 2016 12:00 AM
This Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 photo provided by the National Park Service shows the Zion- Mount Carmel Highway, State Route 9 closed, in Zion National Park after a boulder tumbled onto the roadway. Park spokeswoman Aly Baltrus says a geologist is exploring the best way to get the massive rock off the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, where it fell on Wednesday evening. (National Park Service via AP)
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Sports

Chimani and Subaru launch national parks mobile app

June 21, 2016 12:00 AM
The Zion National Park by Chimani app. Anyone can download this app for free and use it to navigate America's national parks. (Screenshot)
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Art

MOA exhibit celebrates national parks

By Jennifer Ball
May 23, 2016 12:00 AM
The BYU Museum of Art has launched a new exhibit commemorating the centennial anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service.
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State

The national parks of Utah

By Clarissa Oliphant
June 27, 2015 12:00 AM
The hike through the Narrows provides a beautiful view for all who make the trip down to Zion's National Park.
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Sports

Utah national parks increase park fees to ramp up maintenance

June 02, 2015 12:00 AM
A hiker pauses to enjoy the scenery in the Narrows at Zion National Park. Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks prices will increase effective July 1. (Universe Photo)
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Sports

BYU students drop into slots for canyoneering classes

August 14, 2014 12:00 AM
BYU students are scrambling, swimming and rappelling through slot canyons as part of canyoneering classes offered by a former BYU student.
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