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Angels Landing in Zion National Park Will be Closed For Repairs in mid-September

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 3, 2010 - 2:04pm

Angels Landing, one of the most sought-out destinations in Zion National Park, will be temporarily closed later this month so route improvements can be made along the occasionally harrowing route to the top of the landing.

You Can't Always, or Fairly, Blame Technology For Visitor Woes in National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 26, 2010 - 1:12am

The New York Times got a lot of mileage with its story this week about technology leading visitors into harm's way in national parks, but that's really not the case, is it? Wouldn't it be more correct to say people lead themselves into harm's way more often than not?

Secretary Salazar Hopes To Negotiate R.S. 2477 Solution With Utah Officials

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 2, 2010 - 1:19am

Long a bone of contention between state, local and federal authorities when it comes to public lands access is a nearly 150-year-old law initially passed to help advance westward expansion. Now Interior Secretary Ken Salazar hopes a pilot program in Utah can generate a solution to R.S. 2477 controversies.

Three Canyoneers Survive Flash Flood in Zion National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 26, 2010 - 1:37am

Armed with only a headlamp and determination, an injured canyoneer in Zion National Park managed to save himself and two buddies after the three were washed down canyon by a flash flood.

Boy Scout on Backpacking Trip to Zion National Park Found Dead

Submitted by Anonymous on July 23, 2010 - 4:09pm

A 17-year-old Boy Scout on a four-day backpacking trip to Zion National Park with fellow scouts somehow became separated from his group on the second day and was later found dead, according to park officials.

Trolley Tours Come To Crater Lake National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 13, 2010 - 1:15am

Glacier National Park has its Red Jammers, Yellowstone National Park has its National Park Buses, and now Crater Lake National Park has its trolleys.

Construction Schedule Changes Improve Hiking Access at Zion National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 29, 2010 - 1:31am

With the latest change in the schedule of construction along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through the eastern side of Zion National Park, access to some hiking trails has gotten better.

Zion National Park Changes Road Closure Schedule

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 22, 2010 - 2:57pm

In response to the concerns of local businesses, Zion National Park officials have rearranged the road closure schedule for work on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway on the eastern side of the park.

Historic Cabins In Zion National Park Get Renovated, But Retain Old Look

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 13, 2010 - 1:18am

For more than a few folks, staying in a cabin during a visit to one of the West's national parks is a highlight of their visit. For those who land a reservation in one of the cabins in Zion National Park, their stay will be a bit like stepping into the past thanks to recent renovations.