Canyonlands National Park

Exploring Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park

"Mesa Arch is one of most photographed arches in southeast Utah. This location is especially popular at sunrise, when groups of photographers often lay in wait for the glow of sunrise on the bottom of the arch." To learn more about this arch, click here.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 14th, 2023 3:00am

River Runners Will Need To Strap In For A Wild Ride

What better way to spend a summer vacation than floating down a wild river? Whether in a canoe down the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a day-trip down Montana’s Flathead River, or a multi-week adventure deep in the Grand Canyon, it’s time to plan your trip.

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By Patrick Cone - May 2nd, 2023 3:15am

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The Other Side Of The National Park System

One of the most incredible experiences I've had in the National Park System was being able to watch the total solar eclipse of 2017 at Grand Teton National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2023 2:30am

Traveler's View: NPS Must Take A Closer Look At Air Tours

The National Park Service needs to pull back its air tour management plans until it can conduct rigorous environmental studies on how park overflights impact wildlife, cliff dwellings, the visitor experience and more.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 21st, 2022 3:00am

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National Park Service Silent On Charges It's Skirting Environmental Laws With Air Tour Plans

National Park Service officials have been silent on claims that they’ve skirted the National Environmental Policy Act when crafting air tour management plans for such national parks as Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Canyonlands in Utah.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 9th, 2022 2:30am

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Air Tour Management Plans Adopted For Arches, Canyonlands, And Natural Bridges

Air tour management plans for Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah have been completed by the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration.

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By Compiled From N... - October 23rd, 2022 10:31am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #53

It’s September, so that means it’s time for your next monthly national park quiz and trivia piece. Just how well do you know the units within the National Park System? Test your knowledge before looking at the answers at the bottom of this piece. Maybe you’ll have learned something new.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 12th, 2022 2:45am

Group Says National Park Service Will Miss Deadlines For Air Tour Plans

National parks across the country continue to lag behind a court-ordered schedule to complete air-tour management plans and are failing to conduct environmentally required studies as they develop those plans, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2022 2:30am

National Park Service, FAA Ordered To Explain Delays With Air Tour Plans

A federal appellate court has given the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration until late July to explain why they are so behind in crafting air-tour management plans for many units of the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 28th, 2022 3:06pm

Colorado River Ranked Nation's Most Endangered River ... Again

Climate change impacts and over allocation of available water have landed the Colorado River, which flows through some of the country's most iconic national parks, at the top of American River's annual list of endangered rivers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2022 2:30am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks