Zion National Park Proposing Fee Increases For Camping
The last time campground fees in Zion changed was in 2015.
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Lake Powell Opens More Areas For Visitor Use
The spring runoff has raised water levels to the point that almost all Lake Powell boat ramps are operable for some kind of vessel, either motorized or paddlecraft
Top 3 Staycation Ideas for Southern Utah
Springtime temps are finally happening in southern Utah and everyone is itching to get out and enjoy the sun.
Thousands flock to state parks
The campgrounds were overflowing, beaches littered with thousands of people and mile long row of cars were waiting to enter Sand Hollow State Park signaling a gradual return to normal life.
When Governor Herbert lifted restrictions April 17, state parks officials asked visitors to prepay online and to continue practicing social distancing and other COVID-19 preventative measures
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Man Cited for BASE Jumping at Zion National Park
A Utah man was cited for BASE jumping in Zion National Park over the weekend. He and his two companions, also from Salt Lake City area, were also cited with camping out of bounds and violating a raptor nesting closure.
“Even though we are not charging entrance fees, law enforcement rangers are still patrolling,” said Zion National Park Chief Ranger Daniel Fagergren. “Park rule
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Bears are out and active; Make sure to bear-proof your food, garbage
Utah’s bears are out and active, and the number of bears reported getting into garbage and food this month has doubled from last July. If you are out camping or if you live in any canyons or foothills in Utah, you must “bear-proof” your food and garbage.
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Hikers and campers may run into baby fawns
If you hike or camp in an area where deer live in Utah, don’t be surprised if you come across a deer fawn, or maybe even an elk calf, during the early summer.
This is the time of year when they are being born, which is why you may find one during your outdoor adventures.
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