Zion National Park

Exploring The Parks: Seeing Zion National Park From A Different Perspective

Nearly 3 million visitors explored Zion National Park last year...but they saw only a fraction of it.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 10th, 2013 2:15am

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Fifth Annual Zion National Park Plein Air Art Invitation Opens Monday

If you stand on the floor of Zion Canyon in Zion National Park, the sandstone cliffs soar in all directions above your head. They're perfect for picturing -- either with your camera, or with paint and brush.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2013 10:26am

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A Ram And His Harem At Zion

Fall brings desert bighorn sheep into view at Zion National Park, where this ram and his harem were browsing the vegetation on the Checkerboard Mesa near the east entrance to the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 2nd, 2013 12:28pm

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Zion National Park's Shuttle System Winding Down Operations

With fall firmly in place, and the peak of summer visitation out of the way, the shuttle system at Zion National Park is winding down operations for the year.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2013 3:00am

Fall In Zion National Park, Magic And Majesty

There is only one word to describe Zion National Park in the fall and that is, magical. Or, would it be majestic?

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By Deby Dixon - October 17th, 2013 10:46am

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Around The Shutdown: Great Smoky To Open Briefly, Citations At Olympic National Park, State-Run National Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to open Wednesday, citations issued at Olympic National Park, and a call for states to share in national park management are among the issues floating around the National Park System during the ongoing government shutdown.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 15th, 2013 5:32pm

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Around The Shutdown: Which National Parks Are Open Today?

Wondering which national parks have been able to reopen with state funding? Here's a list, and the dates the parks are to remain open...barring some resolution in Washington or more funding from the states.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 14th, 2013 11:58am

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Coalition Of National Park Service Retirees Worried About Pressure On National Park Service

National Park Service officials have found themselves turned into political pawns, first as the administration's face of the government shutdown and now by being splintered through a handful of park openings.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 15th, 2013 3:52pm

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Utah Reaches $1.7 Million Deal To Open Five National Parks In State

Five national parks in Utah, plus one national recreation area and two national monuments, will reopen, temporarily, under a deal the state reached with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2013 10:38am

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Updated: Interior Department Might Let States Pay To Open National Parks

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Thursday she would consider reaching a working agreement with states to open national parks within their borders if they have the financial resources to pay for the National Park Service staff in the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 10th, 2013 4:11pm

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