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01/06/2023

*Shuttle Bus Update* 🚌

"Our shuttle buses are on vacation! 🏖️

They will not be in operation from January 2nd, 2023 to March 10th, 2023. Private vehicles are permitted to drive on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive during this time until their return in March. However, the road will be closed once parking fills, be sure to plan accordingly!" -

For more information on current conditions please visit (https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/index.htm) 🌨️

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09/26/2022

The is starting to arrive in Southern Utah! 😍🍂

09/01/2022

Excessive Heat Wave Advisory!! With temperatures reaching 108 degrees, don’t forget to HIKE SMART!

HIKE SMART means making sure you have enough water and cover from the sun and are prepared for your trip.

There are water bottle refilling stations throughout the park, and you can find reusable water bottles, sunscreen, hats, and gear at the park store in the Visitor Center.

Stay safe and enjoy the park.

06/13/2022

There’s no place quite like Bryce Canyon by day, and no time like a new moon in June to enjoy it by night!

🌌 Our 2022 Astronomy Festival runs from Wednesday, June 22 through Saturday, June 25. After a two-year hiatus, we're excited to announce the return of a stargazing telescope field in addition to our daytime and evening programming.

We're also thrilled to welcome keynote speakers Dean Regas from the Cincinnati Observatory as well as Bill Ochs, James Webb Space Telescope Project Manager, and Begoña Vila, Webb Instrument Systems Engineer!

As always, the festival is free with park admission. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at go.nps.gov/bryceastrofest

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05/31/2022

Exciting news from ! The work on the Canyon Overlook Trail is complete and the trail is now open! 🥾

02/17/2022

Planning a weekend visit to Zion National Park? The shuttles for the scenic canyon will be up and running for the weekend.

After a few months of winter hibernation, our shuttle bus fleet is starting to return from their winter slumber!

Shuttles will be running Saturdays and Sundays only on Feb 19 & 20, Feb 26 & 27, March 5 & 6 and March 12 & 13th. The first shuttle bus leaves the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at 8:00 AM MT. The last shuttle bus up-canyon leaves from the VC at 3:30 PM. The last shuttle bus heading down-canyon from the Temple of Sinawava leaves at 5:45 PM. Masks must be worn on the shuttles at all times.
There will be no shuttle service through the Town of Springdale during these 4 weekends.

Shuttles will begin running daily starting on March 19 and will continue until fall. For current shuttle schedules, please visit www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-canyon-shuttle-system.htm

01/25/2022

Blue sky above snow-covered red rocks at Bryce Canyon 📸: National Park Service

10/18/2021

Have you had a chance to check out the updated we**ams in ? This time of year it's a great idea to check conditions ahead of time before visiting any of our nearby national parks.

This will allow you to best prepare for the conditions ahead and have the best experience possible while visiting.

This we**am is located at park headquarters in Zion Canyon and shows one of the park's most famous views, The Temples and Towers of the Virgin.

09/30/2021

⚠️ TRAIL CLOSURE: Canyon Overlook Trail ⚠️

Canyon Overlook trail is temporarily closed active Search and Rescue for an overdue hiker. We will post updates as they become available.

09/14/2021

Have you had a chance to discover Great Basin National Park?
In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Park, five thousand-year-old bristlecone pine trees grow on rock glacial moraines. There's no lack of reasons to add this beautiful place to your adventure bucket list!

Visit the post for more.

08/31/2021

There's a lot to keep in mind while planning a road trip to see some, or all, of Utah's National Parks and the incredible wonders in between. Juggling all of that can get a little hectic. 🧳
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This post breaks down the planning process and some good things to keep in mind while providing a variety of maps for this trip that we loved! Everything from a round trip, one focusing on back roads only, and more.

I've spent the past decade filming US National Parks. Here's why the Utah National Parks Road trip is the best & how to do it right.

08/28/2021

We love a good scenic drive 🚗 One of our favorite scenic drives in southern Utah, Kolob Canyons, made the list!

Some of the country's most beautiful sights can be seen from roads in national parks, like Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.