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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Official account for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.

Parashant National Monument is located immediately north of Grand Canyon National Park and the Colorado River and east of the state of Nevada. Its beauty consists of a vast, wild landscape of desert cactus and sheer canyon walls, soaring raptors and tall ponderosa pines, isolated cattle corrals and line shacks, and rugged rock formations set against endless blue skies.

09/02/2026

Calling all young adventurers! We’re celebrating curiosity, discovery, and the joy of exploring your public lands!

Through the Every Kid Outdoors Act, all 4th grade students can receive a free America the Beautiful Pass! This pass is your ticket to a year of unforgettable experiences on federal public lands.

Get your pass by visiting everykidoutdoors.gov. Print out your voucher and bring it to any place that sells America the Beautiful passes. Fourth grade families can also bring a printed voucher to the Grand Canyon-Parashant booth at Peach Days on September 5, and we’ll exchange it for a pass right on site! Fourth graders must be present.

Start your adventures early, often, and outdoors. We'll see you there!

NPS Photo

08/29/2026

What happens when you give two curious, outdoorsy interns the opportunity to explore one of the most remote corners of the American Southwest?

You get a season full of discoveries, dust, data collection, and a whole lot of learning!

For Staff Saturday, we’re spotlighting Sedina Stoddard and Greg Mitchell, who joined Grand Canyon-Parashant this summer through Southern Utah University’s Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC). Sedina and Greg dove head-first into their internships; bat monitoring by night, navigating monsoon storms by day, and picking up new skills from one another along the way. They found joy in the landscape, tackled challenges with grit, and became an essential part of our summer crew.

We’re grateful to have worked alongside them, and we’re wishing them each well on their next adventure!

NPS Photos | Sedina Stoddard and Greg Mitchell

08/27/2026

It’s Thankful Thursday! Today, Grand Canyon-Parashant would like to thank our local and state partners across Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. Because Parashant is so remote, we rely on these partners for opportunities to bring the park to the people! Thank you all for allowing us to share your local spaces and the stories of Parashant.

Want to see Parashant’s community outreach team in action? Join us at the following events in September!

September 5: Peach Days in Hurricane, Utah, in partnership with Hurricane City and the Peach Days Committee.

September 11 and 12: Southwest Astronomy Festival Solar Viewing in St. George, Utah, in partnership with Red Hills Desert Garden and Cedar Breaks National Monument

September 18: Tonaquint Family Night in St. George, Utah, in partnership with St. George City Recreation

September 26: Annual California Condor Release at the Vermilion Cliffs Condor Viewing Area, in partnership with Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Contact Us: PARA_Interpretation or 435-688-3200
NPS Photos

08/25/2026

Happy birthday to the National Park Service!

Today marks 110 years of protecting and preserving America’s treasures. The National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916, to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.”

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a prime example of a landscape ‘unimpaired’. It’s considered one of the most remote locations in the lower 48 United States. The lack of development here offers endless opportunities for solitude, exploration, and multi-use recreation.

As we celebrate 110 years of stewardship, we’re grateful to be part of a system that protects places as rugged and extraordinary as Parashant. Here’s to another century of caring for America’s story, one monumental visitor experience at a time!

NPS Photo, T.Miller

08/24/2026

Stand on any ridge in Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument and you’re watching America move. Not in miles per hour, but in millimeters per year. The ground beneath your feet is slowly stretching apart, reshaping the landscape in real time.

Parashant sits at the meeting point of two remarkable regions, the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin. The forces that built these landscapes are still at work today, quietly shaping the scenery.

Much of this story begins with plate tectonics. Off the West Coast, oceanic plates dive beneath North America, creating pressure that slowly spreads and thins the crust. This process, called crustal extension, is what gives the Great Basin region its broad valleys and long north‑south mountain ranges.

Here at Parashant, only about 18 miles of crust separate you from Earth’s molten mantle, a good reminder that the land is always changing. Even if we can’t see it happen, the story of this place is still being written, one millimeter at a time.

Want to learn more about plate tectonics at Parashant? Visit our website!
https://www.nps.gov/para/learn/nature/stretching-of-the-basin-and-range-and-lifting-of-the-colorado-plateau.htm
NPS Photo, Hudson Point

08/23/2026

National Park Week reminds us to care for wild places. Safety Sunday reminds us to care for ourselves in them, especially during monsoon season.

Monsoon weather is still making an impact on the Arizona Strip. High winds, heavy downpours, and flooding can change your day in an instant. Here are some important safety tips for planning your next adventure.

Check the weather before you go. For specific information on remote areas, use the National Weather Service website. Type in the specific area you’re hoping to visit. You may be surprised at how many locations on the monument have their own weather forecasting!

Turn around, don’t drown! Never enter a flooded road, trail or wash. As little as two inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road. It is always safer to turn around in hazardous conditions than risk forging ahead.

Need more safety tips? Visit our website or call the Public Lands Center in St. George, Utah.
Safety Webpage: https://home.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/safety.htm
The Public Lands Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Mountain Daylight Time, excluding federal holidays. Phone: 435-688-3200
Contact us: [email protected]
NPS We**am Photo, Hudson Point, 08/09/2026

08/22/2026

Start your engines. It's National Park Week!

But Parashant isn't quite the place for shiny street racers. To navigate this rugged landscape, you'll need a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle. Off-road tires, two full spares, and the right tools are also recommended.

There are no developed roads in Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. Cellular service, gas, and facilities are not available, either. So gear up, plan ahead, and celebrate National Park Week by exploring one of America's wildest places, safely.

Visit our website or call the Public Lands Center in St. George, Utah.
Safety Webpage: https://home.nps.gov/para/planyourvisit/safety.htm
Public Lands Center: The Public Lands Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Mountain Daylight Time, excluding federal holidays. Phone: 435-688-3200
Contact us: [email protected]
NPS Photo

07/20/2026

Monsoon season has arrived on the Arizona Strip!

Monsoon season in the Southwestern United States brings thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, as well as rapidly changing weather conditions. These mighty weather patterns can cause intense wind gusts, dust storms, flash flooding, lightning, and downpours that can restrict visibility.

While breathtaking, monsoon storms can wreak havoc on your trip! In remote locations like Grand Canyon-Parashant, it’s important to be prepared for a drastic variety of conditions.
Here are some important tips if you’re planning to visit Parashant any time soon!

Look at the weather forecast ahead of time. Mentally prepare for weather challenges you might encounter, and what steps you will take.

Never enter flooded washes or low-lying areas. Even a few inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road.

Carry essential emergency gear, such as communication devices, maps, flashlights, extra clothing, etc.

Move to higher ground immediately if you observe rising water or rapidly changing conditions.

Image: Monsoon burst erupts south of Mount Dellenbaugh on July 15, 2026
Photo Credit: NPS Photo | G. Mitchell

07/13/2026

Are you curious about Parashant National Monument? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of public lands with others?

Parashant has a volunteer opportunity just for you! This fall, we are seeking a Community Engagement Volunteer. This position will assist park staff with a number of exciting outreach events in surrounding communities!

This position will run from August 17 to October 31, 2026. Applications are open on Volunteer.gov until Friday, August 7. Availability to work some Fridays and Saturdays is required.

Join us for a fabulous fall season connecting with community members and sharing the stories of Parashant. Check out the opportunity at the link below:

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000POzlVYAT/community-engagement-volunteer

Contact us at [email protected] or 435-688-3200

06/26/2026

Stage 2 fire restrictions for both National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management lands within Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument will begin starting Friday, June 26, 2026. These restrictions are necessary to prevent wildfires during this period of hot, dry conditions and high fire danger.

Effective at 12:01 a.m. MDT on Friday, June 26, 2026, the following actions are prohibited:

🔥Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire with any wood or charcoal burning device

🚭 Smoking outside of an enclosed vehicle or outside in any area that is not cleared of all flammable material for at least three feet. Disposal of cigarettes/cigars in anything other than a vehicle's or developed area's ashtray.

🧯Welding or use of any torch or metal cutting equipment

🧨 Use of flares or any other incendiary devices, including shooting of exploding targets or tracer am******on

🚒 Operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed and in effective working order

🧨 Discharging a fi***rm except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations

Using portable stoves with gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel in areas that are barren of vegetation for at least three feet in diameter is permitted. Please plan ahead and adhere to these restrictions for your own safety and the safety of others.

Image: Paws Pocket Fire, 2024

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4001 E. Aviator Drive
Saint George, UT
84790

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14356883200

Website

http://www.nps.gov/para/index.htm, https://www.nps.gov/para/public-lands.htm

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