Zion National Park

UPDATE | Traveler's View: Utah Politicians Have Inordinate Sway Over Federal Lands

Work for the National Park Service in Utah and you best be prepared to serve the best interests of Utah politicians. Why else, after Park Service staff at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area spent nine years working on the requisite environmental studies and public comment periods to allow ATV use in the NRA, would the agency's regional director issue a directive that all parks in the state open their dirt and paved roads to ATVs without similar studies?

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2019 11:51am

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Busy Labor Day Weekend Expected At Zion National Park

Zion National Park in Utah has grown notorious for crowds, so you shouldn't be surprised that park staff are expecting a very busy Labor Day Weekend.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2019 1:45am

Substantial Rockfall At Zion National Park

A large rockfall shook the Weeping Rock Shuttle Stop at Zion National Park. A substantial piece of rock broke away from Cable Mountain, approximately 3,000 feet above Weeping Rock. The rockfall hit the closed East Rim Trail, knocking down trees and showering visitors at Weeping Rock with smaller rocks, branches, and a plume of dust and sand. Shuttles were stopped for approximately 90 minutes as the dust settled.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2019 1:00am

National Parks Traveler Episode 24: Condors, Snail Kites, And Rockweed

How are California condors doing at Zion National Park?

How are California condors doing in Zion National Park, and what about snail kites at Everglades National Park? We take a look at those two bird species in this week's show. We also visit the Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park to catch up on some research into rockweed, a type of seaweed that coats the rocky coastline there.

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Zion National Park Discourages "Rock Balancing"

Cairns -- stacked rocks -- long have been iconic forms in the backcountry of national parks and forests, serving as directional guides to keep hikers on the right path. But stacking rocks for the sake of stacking rocks can mislead hikers and is discouraged in many national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 25th, 2019 2:15am

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The Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel, Zion National Park

An overview shot of the road and the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel in Zion National Park located in Utah

Completed in 1930, the Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel cost almost $2 million to construct and runs 1.1 miles with an elevation gain of 800 feet.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 18th, 2019 12:16pm

Condor Chick Spotted At Zion National Park

A California condor chick spotted in Zion National Park in Utah is believed to be the 1000th chick born in the wild since a program to recover the endangered species was launched in 1992.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2019 2:00am

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RVing The Parks | Ten Best Tips For National Park RVing

Sure, loading up the RV and heading into the National Park System sounds easy. But is it? If you're not familiar with the lay of the park system, these ten tips will help prepare you for what you'll encounter.

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By Rene Agredano - July 14th, 2019 11:54am

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Find Me | A Movie That Seeks Rejuvenation In National Parks

Tom Huang utilized several national parks in the West and Southwest as a backdrop for an independent film that is not as obvious as it might seem.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 9th, 2019 7:00am

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National Parks Traveler Episode 17: A Discussion About National Parks And Rejuvenation

National Parks Traveler Episode 17: Finding Rejuvenation In The National Parks

Independent filmmaker Tom Huang discusses his new project, Find Me, a movie that uses national parks as a backdrop for a story about personal reflection and rejuvenation in nature. It also touches on the issue of cultural diversity in park visitors. With the official start to summer on June 21, we also offer some tips for staying safe in parks, and look at the gateway town of Estes Park, Colorado.

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