SALT LAKE CITY (The Salt Lake Tribune) — The Bureau of Land Management has proposed developing a parking lot and making other changes at a heavily used hiking trail in Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that about 8,000 people annually pay a day-use fee to hike in South Mule Canyon to House a Fire, a prehistoric cliff dwelling. Officials say visitors park along a dirt road and there are no pit toilets at the trailhead. Agency officials say the proposal includes a parking lot, closing unauthorized trails with a new loop trail, toilet installation and a small picnic area. People can review and submit comments on the proposal until June 4.












