The southern half of Utah is canyon country, a land of aridity, sparse vegetation, and unique and scenically spectacular topography and geology. It is a land rich in sites of archaeological importance and parts of it are sacred to indigenous people. It is also mostly public land, owned by the American people, part of their national legacy, and for a century it has been contested terrain.

There are quite a few parks associations out there, all with programs to enrich a visitor’s experience while explaining how important national parks and protected lands are. This particular quiz focuses on parks and other protected lands supported by the Western National Parks Association across 12 Western states. See just how much you know about some of these parks before checking the answers at the bottom of the page.

An Arizona man camped out in a remote area of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah fell about 70 feet to his death, according to local authorities.

National parks that have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic will reopen incrementally based on local conditions, the Interior Department's assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks told National Parks Traveler during an exclusive interview Thursday.