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National Park Visits Help Grow Utah's Tourism Industry By Nearly 5 Percent In 2010

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 1, 2011 - 2:15am
Utah's collection of national parks, monuments, and historic sites helped generate $6.5 billion in tourism spending for the state in 2010, an increase of nearly 5 percent, according to state calculations.

Guest Column: The Keystone XL Pipelines And Coal Hollow Mines Of America

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 14, 2011 - 2:55am
In this guest column, RL Miller, a California-based attorney who keeps watch on environmental issues on public lands, questions the wisdom of allowing the Coal Hollow Mine to expand to more than 3,500 acres near Bryce Canyon National Park.

"3" Might Not Seem Like Much, But It's A Record For Condor Chicks At Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 12, 2011 - 2:49am
It's a single digit, one not overly impressive, but when you consider the number of California condor chicks hatched in the wild at Grand Canyon National Park, "three" is record-setting.

Zion National Park Officials Debating How To Improve Wilderness Permitting System

Submitted by Anonymous on October 28, 2011 - 1:56am
There's nothing quite worse for backcountry travelers than facing long lines to gain a permit to head on their trek. That's one of the problems at Zion National Park, and officials there are debating how they can improve their permitting system.

Fall Is Ripe With Lodging Specials In Parts of the National Park System

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 28, 2011 - 1:44am
With the calendar quickly running out on the short fall season in some parts of the National Park System, some concessionaires are responding with lodging specials that might intrigue you.

National Park Road Trip 2011: Looking Back Over All The Miles...

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on September 22, 2011 - 1:13am
How did you spend your summer? David and Kay Scott traveled nearly 11,000 miles, visited 29 units of the National Park System, and toured 62 lodges. Here's a recap of what they found.

Wildfire Threat Leads To Trail Closure In Kolob Canyon Section of Zion National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 1, 2011 - 4:57pm
With fire conditions increasing, and a wildfire already burning nearby, all trails in the Kolob Canyon area of Zion National Park have been closed to hikers.

Road Work Will Create Some Delays For Travelers To Zion National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 24, 2011 - 9:14am
A year after a major reconstruction of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway caused traffic delays in Zion National Park more road work through the end of the month will cause delays on that stretch of scenic highway.

Birding in the National Parks: Lowepro's Optic Series For Wildlife Viewing

Submitted by Kirby Adams on July 26, 2011 - 1:10am
Birders and wildlife watchers are starting to get used to the fact that gear manufacturers recognize us and want to make equipment specifically for us. So it wasn’t a surprise, but definitely great news, when Lowepro came out with their Optics Series for wildlife viewing.

Chimani's Library Of National Park Apps Continues To Grow

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 17, 2011 - 1:39am
Chimani continues to grow its library of national park apps for iPhones and Droids.

"The Narrows" At Zion National Park Back Open To Visitors

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 16, 2011 - 1:57am
"The Narrows," that long, sinuous canyon the Virgin River long ago carved through the landscape now known as Zion National Park is back open to visitor use after a long, wet spring.

Artist Setting Out To "Paint the National Parks"

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 7, 2011 - 1:21am
Following in the footsteps, and brushstrokes, of Frederick Church, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, a New York-based painter plans to spend the next few months exploring the National Park System and "painting the national parks."

With Summer Arriving Tomorrow, Don't Find Yourself In National Park Search-and-Rescue Reports

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 20, 2011 - 1:37am
With summer officially getting under way tomorrow, more and more folks will be heading out to the national parks for some summer fun. Just be sure to be careful out there so you don't find yourself added to a search-and-rescue report as these folks were.

Chimani Adds Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Its Library of National Park Phone Apps

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 12, 2011 - 1:35am
Add Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the number of national park apps Chimani has in its growing library.

Enjoy The National Parks This Summer...But Don't Overlook Your Safety

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 30, 2011 - 1:41am
With the summer travel season officially here, millions of folks will be heading out into the National Park System in the coming months. If you're one of them, just remember to be mindful of your safety, and that of your family and friends.

National Park Road Trip 2011: Zion Lodge

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on May 25, 2011 - 1:18am
Having left most of the cold and snow behind in Bryce Canyon National Park, lodging guidebook writers David and Kay Scott have moved on to Zion National Park and a stay at Zion Lodge.

Traveler's Checklist: Zion National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 16, 2011 - 1:46am
Planning a trip to Zion National Park? Let Traveler help you plan some of your exploration of this southwestern Utah wonder with our checklist to the park.

National Park Mystery Spot 24 Revealed: Not the Kind a Drunk Can Hug

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on May 5, 2011 - 2:59am
Do you remembers Jaws?

Summer Special: Guided Adventure in Utah's National Parks: Why and How to Do It

Submitted by Julie Trevelyan on March 29, 2011 - 2:57am
If you want outdoor adventure in a Utah national park, but feel you don't have the necessary skills or local knowledge, it's time to call in a guide. Here's what you need to know to make the right choice.

Odds and Ends -- Bears and Guns, Shuttles, Roads, Cycling, and More -- From Around the National Park System

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 29, 2011 - 1:18am
Clingmans Dome Road opening early in Great Smoky Mountains, spring cycling in Yellowstone National Park, and other tidbits from around the National Park System.

Summer Special: It's Time To Start Thinking About Your Summer Vacation In the National Park System

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 27, 2011 - 2:55am
How will you spend your summer vacation? If you're thinking about some R&R in the National Park System, we've got some suggestions and advice to offer. All week-long the Traveler will be offering stories about places to go and things to do in the parks.

Summer Special: A Potpourri Of Summertime Adventures In the National Park System

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 27, 2011 - 1:43am
Summer easily is the best time of year to get out and get sweaty in the National Park System, if only because the warmer weather makes more opportunities available. In time to help you plan your summer vacation, here's a potpourri of outdoor adventures in the parks.

For $30 Million You Could Have Zion National Park in Your Backyard

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 16, 2011 - 2:30am
For just $30 million you could have not only a nearly 2,100-acre ranch in the gorgeous red-rock country of southern Utah, but you could have Zion National Park in your backyard.

Zion National Park Gearing Up For Summer Season

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 5, 2011 - 2:26am
With winter's grip loosening on southern Utah, more visitor facilities are opening for the summer at Zion National Park.

Some Backcountry Campsites At Zion National Park Closed Due To Winter Flooding

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 4, 2011 - 2:00am
Due to the prospect of damage from winter floods, the 12 backcountry camp sites in the Narrows of Zion National Park are closed for the foreseeable future, according to park officials.

Climbing Community Differs With National Park Service Over Fixed Anchors In Wilderness

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 2, 2011 - 2:47am
If you've ever sat back in El Capitan Meadow in Yosemite National Park to watch climbers ascending that massive granite wall from which the meadow takes its name, odds are you never noticed the "hundreds" of fixed anchors climbers have over the years drilled into that monolith. And yet, they're there.

Nesting Falcons Lead To Temporary Climbing Closures At Zion National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 1, 2011 - 2:20am
Nesting peregrine falcons will lead to some temporary climbing closures in Zion National Park for the next four months or so, according to park officials.

For Women Only: 5 Percent Discount On National Park Treks With Call of the Wild

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 27, 2011 - 2:36am
Sorry guys, this offer isn't for you...unless you want to treat your wife, girlfriend, or sister to a "women only" guided trek through some of the West's national park landscapes.

111th Congress Did Well When it Comes to National Park Wilderness, But It Could Have Done Better

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 4, 2011 - 2:25am
A review of how Congress acted on wilderness legislation shows that the National Park System benefited quite nicely during the 111th session, but it could have fared better.

Books We've Read, And Liked, in 2010

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 28, 2010 - 2:02am
There were quite a few books relating to national parks that arrived in 2010, and while we didn't get to read them all, the ones we did we liked. Here's a look back at our Fireside Reads from the year.