Searchers on Wednesday found a body believed to be that of a missing hiker at the end of Deertrap Mountain Trail in Zion National Park. The backpack and clothing description match that of missing hiker, 47-year-old Maurice Harris of Utah, a park release said.

It's one thing to have to be rescued by National Park Service rangers when fate doesn't go your way, but to need a rescue after you mocked and ignored a ranger's advice, well, that's pretty TK

National park photography is a great educational tool, teaching both the viewer and photographer about the natural and cultural history of a particular park. The more you learn about a national park, the more thought and care you'll apply to composing a shot of something sparking your curiosity. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides examples of what she has learned about the geology of Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, and Bryce Canyon national parks, while offering tips and techniques for framing that perfect composition of whatever it is that encourages you to learn more.

A week after a vigorous thunderstorm rolled through Zion National Park, some popular trails remain closed as park staff continue to make repairs and conduct cleanup.