Zion National Park

Work on Angels Landing in Zion National Park Shortened By One Day

A schedule change revolving around the upcoming rehabilitation work on the trail leading to Angels Landing in Zion National Park means the trail will only be closed for one day this week, not two as originally planned, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2010 3:15am

Got Time For A Fall National Park Visit? These Lodges Have Room

If you've got time to squeeze in a fall visit to a national park, here's some good news: There's quite a bit of lodging available in places such as Crater Lake, Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2010 9:49am

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Improvements Mean Closures of Some Zion National Park Campgrounds

Not only is road work impacting visits to Zion National Park, but now some campsite units are being taken out of rotation so rehabilitation work can be done in the park's campgrounds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 9th, 2010 3:15am

Angels Landing in Zion National Park Will be Closed For Repairs in mid-September

Angels Landing, one of the most sought-out destinations in Zion National Park, will be temporarily closed later this month so route improvements can be made along the occasionally harrowing route to the top of the landing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2010 3:06pm

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You Can't Always, or Fairly, Blame Technology For Visitor Woes in National Parks

The New York Times got a lot of mileage with its story this week about technology leading visitors into harm's way in national parks, but that's really not the case, is it? Wouldn't it be more correct to say people lead themselves into harm's way more often than not?

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2010 2:15am

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Secretary Salazar Hopes To Negotiate R.S. 2477 Solution With Utah Officials

Long a bone of contention between state, local and federal authorities when it comes to public lands access is a nearly 150-year-old law initially passed to help advance westward expansion. Now Interior Secretary Ken Salazar hopes a pilot program in Utah can generate a solution to R.S. 2477 controversies.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 2nd, 2010 3:15am

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Three Canyoneers Survive Flash Flood in Zion National Park

Armed with only a headlamp and determination, an injured canyoneer in Zion National Park managed to save himself and two buddies after the three were washed down canyon by a flash flood.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2010 3:15am

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Trolley Tours Come To Crater Lake National Park

Glacier National Park has its Red Jammers, Yellowstone National Park has its National Park Buses, and now Crater Lake National Park has its trolleys.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 13th, 2010 3:15am

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Construction Schedule Changes Improve Hiking Access at Zion National Park

With the latest change in the schedule of construction along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through the eastern side of Zion National Park, access to some hiking trails has gotten better.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 29th, 2010 3:15am

Zion National Park Changes Road Closure Schedule

In response to the concerns of local businesses, Zion National Park officials have rearranged the road closure schedule for work on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway on the eastern side of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2010 4:03pm

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