national parks

Arches and Canyonlands to reopen May 29
Utah national parks are beginning to reopen their gates as the federal, state and local entities ease restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Arches and Canyonlands national parks,which were both closed to the public on March 28,  will be increasing recreational access again starting May 29, 2020. The National Pa ...
Health officials discouraging people from visiting National Parks
Health officials are discouraging people from visiting parks. A photo surfaced online from Zion National Park's Twitter page showcasing people hiking in a group larger than ten people amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A coalition of retired National Parks Service workers are saying it's irresponsible for the park to allow large gatherings of people during a state of emergency ...
The National Park Service will have five entrance fee-free days in 2020.
All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2020: January 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 18: First day of National Park Week August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 26: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day The National Park Service has dubbed it
Several southern Utah communities oppose new rule for ATV use in national parks
Several southern Utah communities oppose new rule for ATV use in national parks
Several southern Utah communities oppose new rule for ATV use in national parks
Several communities in southern Utah are opposing a new rule put in place by the National Park Service regarding the use of ATVs and UTVs in Utah's national parks. The city of Moab, Grand County and the town Castle Valley drafted a resolution yesterday that opposed the rule allowing the use of the machines on state and county roads in the parks...
ATVs to be allowed on some roads in Utah’s 5 national parks
ATVs to be allowed on some roads in Utah’s 5 national parks
ATVs to be allowed on some roads in Utah’s 5 national parks
ATVs will be allowed on certain roads in the five national parks in Utah under a new rule from the National Park Service that went through without public comment. The rule taking effect Nov. 1 only applies to national parks in Utah to conform with a state law passed 2008 that allows any “street-legal” vehicle on state and county roads. The Nat...