Zion National Park

Study Shows Americans Visit Parks, But Not For Long

Americans love the national parks, and can name the last park they visited, but they don't visit for long, according to a telephone survey commissioned by the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 7th, 2020 1:45am

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Overcrowding Was A Problem In Some Parks In 2019, And Will Continue In 2020

Zion National Park long has had a problem with too many crowds in too little space, and that likely will continue into the new year for some time.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2020 2:00am

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2019 Year In Review: Some Great Photo Tips

We all want great shots reminding us of our national park visit, and to show family, friends and even strangers (think Instagram or Twitter) the fantastic sights we viewed. Throughout 2019, contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson has shared tips, techniques, and favorite places to photograph within the parks she’s visited. Here’s a look back at her articles and photos.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 23rd, 2019 4:00am

A National Parks Quiz And A Little Bit Of Trivia

How much do you think you know about our national parks? One of the fun things about visiting any national park is learning something about the park. Contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson created a short quiz and added a little trivia to the mix to test your knowledge and maybe spark your curiosity to learn a little bit more about our parks and historical sites.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 23rd, 2019 1:45am

Collaboration Brings Lasting Protection To Zion Narrows Trail

A collaboration between state, federal, and local officials, along with private landowners and the National Park Foundation, has gained permanent protection for the entire 16-mile-long Zion Narrows Trail that winds through a deep slot canyon in Zion National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 19th, 2019 1:45am

Sunrise in Zion National Park

A telephoto close-up of a sunrise over rock formations and steep canyon walls at Zion National Park in Utah

Sunrises are spectacular in this national park of steep red-rock canyon walls, ancient lithified cross-bedded sand dunes, and the cold water of the Virgin River.

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A Telephoto Sunrise In Zion National Park

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By Rebecca Latson - December 5th, 2019 1:43pm

Nineteen-Year-Old Zion National Park Concessions Worker Killed In Fall From Angels Landing

A 19-year-old from Maine who was working at Zion Lodge was killed in a fall from Angels Landing, according to Zion National Park staff.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2019 1:34pm

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Angels Landing Trail At Zion National Park Closed Due To Rockfall

A rockfall that deposited a refrigerator-sized boulder on a narrow section of the Angels Landing Trail at Zion National Park has led to a temporary closure of the popular trail until crews can break it up and remove it.

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By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2019 9:31am

A morning sunburst and winter snow over Checkerboard Mesa, Zion National Park

A morning sunburst and snow on the ground and in the joints of Checkerboard Mesa at Zion National Park in Utah

Checkerboard Mesa is probably one of the most-recognized of geological features within this national park located in Utah.

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Checkerboard Mesa

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By Rebecca Latson - November 15th, 2019 10:22am

Upcoming ATV Access To National Parks In Utah Withdrawn

With a three-paragraph statement late Friday afternoon the National Park Service announced that it was withdrawing a previous order that national park units in Utah beginning November 1 open their dirt and paved roads to ATV vehicles that were registered and licensed for road travel in the state.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 25th, 2019 5:27pm

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