(Springdale, UT) — There’s going to be a new concessioner at Zion National Park for the first time in more than half a century. Zion officials announced this week Destination Zion Lodge will take over various services starting next year, including food, beverage and retail. It’s unclear what the financial […]
(Springdale, UT) — Investigators are trying to determine the cause of death of a hiker who was found unresponsive at Zion National Park in Washington County. Park officials received a report a male hiker was found yesterday afternoon at Scout Lookout, according to a park news release. Attempts to revive […]
(St. George, UT) — Four projects looking to help protect and improve public lands in Southern Utah are underway. The Zion National Park Forever Project group has taken on four projects this year. The projects are restoring the Pine Valley Ranger Station and the Brian Head Peak Overlook, the new […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — Officials at Zion National Park are very happy with efforts to reduce congestion and overcrowding on the trail that leads to Angels Landing. The superintendent of the park says the pilot program that began two years ago has helped hikers have better experiences while traveling […]
(St. George, UT) — The Peregrine falcons have returned to Zion National Park. Unfortunately for climbing enthusiasts, this means climbing areas in the park are now closed. The birds need the area to nest and raise their young. After they have chosen their nesting spots, parts of the climbing area […]
(St. George, UT) — With winter weather in full effect, a Zion Park ranger is asking visitors to be better prepared for emergencies. Ranger Vance Swett tells St. George News that during the winter months immediate search and rescue is not guaranteed. Typically Zion search and rescue is called around […]
(Bullfrog, UT) — A southern Utah park is claiming the title of the most visited national park in the state. Numbers from the National Park Service show Glen Canyon Recreational Area took the top spot for most visitors in 2023, taking all of the “Mighty Five.” Officials say a record […]
(Springdale, UT) — A man from California has died after collapsing on a trail at Zion National Park. Park rangers were called to the West Rim Trail near Scout Lookout on Friday after the man was found. They spent nearly 90 minutes trying to save him before he was pronounced […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is making changes for camping and permits in 2024. Campground fees are going up and a new online reservation system for canyoneering, backpacking camping, and other wilderness permits will be in place. The changes don’t affect the Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program, which will […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — A rockfall near Weeping Rock stopped traffic in Zion National Park for more than an hour yesterday afternoon. The rockfall, a little after 3:30 p.m., threw up a dust cloud that forced shuttle buses to stop until about 5. The Weeping Rock Shuttle Stop, the […]
