National Park News

This approval followed a 30-day public review of the environmental assessment (EA) that analyzed the impacts of the rehabilitation and resurfacing project.

Zion National Park will begin construction of three new comfort stations in
Watchman Campground on January 23, 2012.

Due to decreased visitation, some services will be reduced or ended for the winter season, announced Superintendent Jock Whitworth.

The proposed upgrade would decrease maintenance requirements for the open ditch system, decrease the use of culinary water for landscaping and increase the overall efficiency of the irrigation system.

The park will offer voluntary shuttle service to the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive on Saturdays and Sundays through November, with expanded service over the Thanksgiving holiday.

The park is exploring possible adjustments to the permitting procedures to improve visitor services and experiences.

Efforts associated with this annual event contribute to the beauty and restoration of parks and other open spaces where the public hike, bike, climb, and explore.

Zion National Park Fire Management Officials plan to ignite the 654 acre Clear Trap Prescribed Fire (Rx) sometime during the period of September 26 – October 15, 2011.

The proposed project would correct deficiencies in road conditions and related safety concerns

All trails in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park have been reopened for visitor use.

All trails in the Kolob Canyon section of Zion National Park have been closed due to threats from a wildfire in the area.

Zion National Park will join law enforcement agencies throughout the country to support Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, an intensive law enforcement campaign designed to combat impaired driving.

On August 22, the National Park Service will begin resurfacing a portion of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway in Zion National Park.

Zion National Park is seeking public input on a proposed plan to upgrade an irrigation system and diversion structure.

The popular Zion Canyon Narrows (The Narrows) have reopened for visitor use to both day hikers and overnight campers.

The popular Zion Canyon Narrows (The Narrows) have reopened for visitor use to both day hikers and overnight campers.

Park officials encourage those who choose to drink alcohol to drink in moderation and not drive.

Park officials encourage those who choose to drink alcohol to drink in moderation and not drive.

The park is beginning an environmental assessment to evaluate the potential impacts from the proposed rehabilitation of the Kolob Terrace Road found within the park.

The park is beginning an environmental assessment to evaluate the potential impacts from the proposed rehabilitation of the Kolob Terrace Road found within the park.

Volunteerism is a wonderful way to help preserve Zion National Park while sharing an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Volunteerism is a wonderful way to help preserve Zion National Park while sharing an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Zion National Park will be implementing a series of four small prescribed fires totaling 50 acres this spring in Zion Canyon.

Zion National Park will be implementing a series of four small prescribed fires totaling 50 acres this spring in Zion Canyon.

Applications for the program are will be accepted through July 22, 2011.

Applications for the program are will be accepted through July 22, 2011.

Although delays of up to 30 minutes may affect travel between Zion Canyon and U.S. Highway 89, road closures are not expected and all visitor facilities within the park will remain open.

Although delays of up to 30 minutes may affect travel between Zion Canyon and U.S. Highway 89, road closures are not expected and all visitor facilities within the park will remain open.

The upper portion of the Left Fork of North Creek (The Subway) route is currently closed until further notice due to a public safety stand down.

The upper portion of the Left Fork of North Creek (The Subway) route is currently closed until further notice due to a public safety stand down.