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Graffiti on the Rise at Zion National Park, UT

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With travel bans and restrictions in place due to Covid-19, more and more people are staying domestic and venturing out to discover what the U.S has to offer. From national parks to state forests, to everything in between, this surge in domestic travel in causing a severe strain on these amazing destinations and the surrounding environment. Zion National Park, located […]

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Taylor Stephan | September 29, 2020
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The Economy Created By U.S. National Parks

The National Park system in the U.S. has 419 sites across 50 states. The National Parks allow locals and travelers to unprecedented outdoor recreation, views, and life-changing experiences. With some now reopening with strict social distancing requirements, now is the time to think about how crucial these sites are to the local economy. In recent years visitor spending at National […]

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Ryan Flynn | June 26, 2020
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Zion National Park, UT to Begin Reopening on May 13th

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Starting May 13, Zion National Park in Utah will begin providing Day Use recreational access to select areas within the park. This action supports the White House guidelines for Opening Up America Again, and our continued coordination with the State of Utah, southwest Utah elected leaders, park partners, and local businesses. Related: UPDATE: Utah Man Cited for BASE Jumping in […]

SnowBrains | May 4, 2020
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Off-Road Vehicles Will Soon Be Allowed in Utah’s National Parks

Utah is allowing off-road vehicles in their national parks.

Off-road vehicles will soon be allowed in Utah’s national parks. The catch is they must stay on the road. Related: New Policy Allows E-Bikes On National Park System Trails Yet there are concerns. Conservationists fear rule-breakers will cause permanent damage at Utah’s five most popular national parks — Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion. Currently, ATVs and UTVs […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | October 2, 2019
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Substantial Rockfall Injures 3 in Zion National Park, UT

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Three people have been injured in a large rockfall at Zion National Park in Utah on Monday afternoon, park authorities said. One of the injured was transported to the hospital by a park ambulance. Several people were temporarily stranded at the end of Weeping Rock Trail for a short time, but they were able to self-rescue. “A substantial piece of rock” broke […]

CragBrains | August 27, 2019
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UPDATE: Zion National Park, UT Forced to Stop Issuing Wilderness Permits | Private Landowner Speaks Out

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UPDATE: Friday 28th Sep 2018 – 0200 PST: Very little was public knowledge when we reported yesterday (see below) that Zion National Park would stop issuing wilderness permits for the popular Narrows hike. All we did know was what was in a social media message on Twitter and Facebook from the National Park. But since yesterday, the owner of the […]

SnowBrains | September 28, 2018
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VIDEO: ZION 8K – Stunning Movie of Zion National Park, Utah During Peak Fall Color

Steven Agar | July 10, 2018
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Rescue Rates Are Way Up In Utah’s National Parks with Millennial Men Somewhat to Blame

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The National Park Service in Utah went on 324 rescues last year, which is a 68 percent increase from 2014, the last time statistics were released.  The most common demographic needing assistance is men in their 20s, more specifically, hikers. Visitation at National Parks across the country is up and rising, and it’s no surprise that more and more people […]

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Mike Lavery | June 28, 2018
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