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Fall at Zion National Park brings gorgeous colors to the red-rock landscape, as well as desert bighorn sheep that don't mind posing for photographers.
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- By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2014 5:19pm
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Xanterra Parks & Resorts Sues National Park Service Over Grand Canyon Contracts
Xanterra Parks & Resorts, which operates lodges and restaurants in some of the most iconic national parks in the system, on Wednesday announced it was suing the National Park Service over its handling of concessions contracts on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 8th, 2014 1:13pm
UPDATED: Hiker In The Narrows At Zion National Park Apparent Drowning Victim
One of the most iconic hikes in the National Park System, one that also potentially is one of the deadliest, has claimed another victim. Heavy rains that have been pounding southern Utah for days swelled the Virgin River that flows through the Narrows at Zion National Park well above flood stage and claimed the life of a 34-year-old man.
- By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2015 9:27am
Polling Shows Most Westerners Approve Of Federal Land-Management Agencies, Oppose Giving Lands Over To The States
A public opinion poll of key Western states has produced somewhat contradictory results when it comes to federal lands in those states. While strong numbers voiced positive views of agencies such as the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, strong numbers held their state governments in higher esteem than the federal government. Overall, though, a slight majority opposes proposals to turn those federal lands over to the states.
Floodwaters Force Temporary Closure Of Zion National Park
Floodwaters, not snow, forced the temporary closure Tuesday of Zion National Park, where monsoonal downpours swelled the Virgin River from a tranquil stream to a raging torrent that flooded portions of Zion Canyon.
- By NPT Staff - September 9th, 2014 5:33pm
Ten Top Geologic Parks In The National Park System
Geology factors into many units of the National Park System, but there are some parks that rise above all others if you have an interest in the geologic past...and present. What follows is a short list of some of the most geologically fascinating parks in the system, though we're sure you can add others.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2014 3:20am
Flying To The Rescue At Zion National Park
Curious about what a "short-haul" is? Wonder how rangers get to remote areas in the parks to perform rescues? Check out this short video from Zion National Park.
- By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2014 3:20am
Park History: The Railroads And The National Parks
Railroads played a huge role in the establishment of the national parks in the early 20th century. Just how great their influence was will be discussed by Dr. Alfred Runte as part of the lecture series at Zion National Park this summer.
- By NPT Staff - August 20th, 2014 3:20am
Concessions Contract Will Cost Grand Canyon National Park $100 Million, But Benefit Park In Long Run
A new concessions contract for businesses on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will cost the park $100 million, an amount that could impact just about all operations in the park, Superintendent Dave Uberuaga said Wednesday. In the long run, however, the move stands to benefit both the park and its visitors, observers believe.
National Park Service Promotes Parks As Economic Engines
Once considered largely to be worthless, national parks today are economic engines that generate $26.5 billion for the nation's economy.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 21st, 2014 3:25am
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