Zion National Park

Allies Of The Earth - Railroads And The Soul Of Preservation

When I mentioned in a Traveler comment a few weeks ago that I was reading Dr. Runte’s book, Kurt asked if I would write a review. Since then, there have been a couple of articles batting some of Alfred’s ideas back and forth. When I took a look at Traveler the other morning, I found a rebuttal by Dr. Runte regarding one of those articles. Now I sit at my keyboard wondering if I am qualified – or even want to – wade into the middle of all this.

Read more about Allies Of The Earth - Railroads And The Soul Of Preservation

By Lee Dalton - May 19th, 2017 12:46am

6 comments

Grotto Trail At Zion National Park To Close For Two Weeks

Work at Zion National Park to replace a water main pipe will require closure of the Grotto Trail between Zion Lodge and the trailhead for two weeks.

Read more about Grotto Trail At Zion National Park To Close For Two Weeks

By NPT Staff - November 15th, 2015 2:00am

Catch Artists At Work In Zion National Park This Week

Watching an artist at work reveals how they see landscapes, sometimes differently than those of us who are not artists. Visit Zion National Park in southwestern Utah this week and you'll be able to watch nearly two dozen painters as they take part in the seventh annual Zion National Park Plein Air Art Invitational.

Read more about Catch Artists At Work In Zion National Park This Week

By NPT Staff - November 3rd, 2015 3:00am

Huge Crowds Prompt Return To Daily Shuttles At Zion National Park

As crowds continue to descend on Zion National Park in southwestern Utah, park officials have decided to resume daily shuttle operations to alleviate parking problems.

Read more about Huge Crowds Prompt Return To Daily Shuttles At Zion National Park

By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2015 8:10am

12 comments

Shuttle Schedule Moving Into Winter Hours At Zion National Park

With the year winding down, so is the shuttle service at Zion National Park in Utah.

Read more about Shuttle Schedule Moving Into Winter Hours At Zion National Park

By NPT Staff - October 24th, 2015 2:30am

3 comments

Count On Crowds At Zion National Park This Weekend

Heading to Zion National Park in Utah this weekend? Prepare for crowds.

Read more about Count On Crowds At Zion National Park This Weekend

By NPT Staff - October 14th, 2015 2:30am

6 comments

Access To Zion National Park Limited By Rockfall

A substantial rockfall has limited access to Zion National Park in Utah, and the debris might not be removed from the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway before the weekend.

Read more about Access To Zion National Park Limited By Rockfall

By NPT Staff - September 24th, 2015 11:50am

Is There A National Park Shutdown In Your Future?

With a week left in the current fiscal year, and Congress seemingly unable to come to terms on how to fund the federal government, efforts are under way within the Interior Department, and National Park Service, to prepare for a government shutdown next week.

npca-pres-pre-shutdown-house-senate-letter-9-23-15.pdf

Read more about Is There A National Park Shutdown In Your Future?

By NPT Staff - September 24th, 2015 3:00am

1 comment

National Park Slot Canyons Are Alluring, But Also Deady

As wondrous and mesmerizing as slot canyons in southern Utah and northern Arizona can be, they can be even more deadly, as last week's tragedy at Zion National Park underscores.

Read more about National Park Slot Canyons Are Alluring, But Also Deady

By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

2 comments

Names Of Canyoneers Drowned At Zion National Park Released

A group of friends killed by a flash flood that raged through a serpentine backcountry canyon in Zion National Park came from California and Nevada to spend a fun afternoon in the park.

Read more about Names Of Canyoneers Drowned At Zion National Park Released

By NPT Staff - August 18th, 2023 10:39am

2 comments

INN Member

The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks