U.S. Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee and the rest of Utah's congressional delegation told Interior Secretary David Bernhardt they don't want to see a reservation system established at Zion National Park because it could adversely impact the local economy.
Zion National Park has hiking trails for all levels, from the Lower Emerald Pool Trail to the Canyon Overlook Trail to the trail in this image: Angels Landing Trail. Even if you decide to stop at Scout Lookout and not hike that last vertigo-inducing half mile, you can still be proud of what you've tackled, and the views along the way are stunning.
Contributing editor Rebecca Latson starts out the New Year with another national parks quiz and trivia piece.See how much park knowledge you possess before checking the answers at the bottom of the article.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.