Memorial Day Weekend Brought Record Crowds To Wind Cave, Bryce Canyon National Parks
Summer got off to a record start at Bryce Canyon and Wind Cave national parks, where holiday weekend crowds set records.
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Bryce Canyon National Park's Annual Astronomy Festival Set For June 5-8
If you have any interest in the night sky and other wonders of the universe, the number "13" will be a lucky one this year if you can get to Bryce Canyon National Park between June 5 and 8. Those are the dates for the 13th annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival, and the list of activities is an impressive one.
- By Jim Burnett - May 31st, 2013 3:03am
Democratic Congressman Laments Impact Of Budget Sequestration On National Parks
Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional kickoff to summer, a Democratic congressman has released a report pointing to how the budget sequestration has impacted the National Park System, citing reduced search-and-rescue capabilities in some parks to dirtier restrooms in others.
- By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2013 10:19am
Comment Period Open On Proposed Multi-Use Trail For Bryce Canyon National Park
A proposal to create a multiple-use trail in Bryce Canyon National Park from Bryce Canyon City on the park's northern boundary is open for public comment.
- By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2013 3:03am
Mark The Solstice With "End Of The World" Program At Bryce Canyon National Park
If you believe the Mayans were right and the world will end on Friday, you can go out in style by attending the "End of the World" astronomy program at Bryce Canyon National Park. And if you disagree with the Mayans, you still can enjoy a the Winter Solstice program at the park.
- By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2012 3:03am
Lost In Bryce Canyon National Park: Wrong Turn Transforms Day Hike Into 30-Hour Odyssey
Sue Mitchell planned on a day hike in the beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park to let go of her mother, but a wrong turn led her through a 30-hour odyssey.
- By Hadley Kunz - December 9th, 2012 7:59pm
Winter's Not Too Far Off At Bryce Canyon National Park
The calendar might be turning over to October, but at Bryce Canyon National Park it also means winter isn't too far off.
- By NPT Staff - October 1st, 2012 3:03am
Enjoy The Perseid Meteor Showers In The National Parks
This coming weekend will be the perfect time to be camping in the backcountry of a national park, or at least visiting a national park that doesn't suffer from light pollution. That's because the annual Perseid Meteor Showers are scheduled to arrive Saturday, and a dark sky is the best sky to observe them.
- By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2012 3:00am
West Virginia Sisters Amass More Than 700 Junior Ranger Badges During Their Travels
Anyone wondering how today's youth view the national parks would have gotten some insights if they visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently. They might have encountered three sisters from West Virginia who have amassed more than 600 Junior Ranger badges between them.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2012 3:00am
Utah Prairie Dog Day To Be Celebrated At Bryce Canyon National Park On June 22
For the third straight year the lowly Utah prairie dog will be elevated a bit in status at Bryce Canyon National Park with its own day.
- By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2012 3:00am
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