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Southern Utah national parks rank among most picturesque, but at what cost?
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted July 13 - 11:36 a.m.
The beauty of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park has earned them high rankings among the most "picturesque" national parks in America. But park officials and local conservation leaders are reminding visitors that with recognition comes responsibility.
Rep. Stewart welcomes America's newest citizens at Bryce Canyon naturalization ceremony
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted July 3 - 10:23 p.m.
One of America's most striking landscapes set the scene as immigration agents welcomed the country's newest citizens with a naturalization ceremony along the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Moab police investigate rash of mountain bike thefts
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted June 27 - 10:28 p.m.
Moab city officials say that in one day, thieves stole $22,000 worth of bicycles from tourists.
Capitol Reef seeks improvements to Scenic Drive, parking areas as popularity rises
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 25 - 4:20 p.m.
Capitol Reef National Park officials are seeking to add more parking to parts of the park in a construction project that would begin next year.
Video: A toy almost got me killed on Angels Landing
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 6:26 p.m.
The terrifying true story of how a simple toy almost led to my death while hiking Angels Landing, and what this episode says about Utah's national parks.
Rep. Blake Moore: National park employees need more housing options
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 19 - 3:24 p.m.
Amid record numbers of visitors to national parks and an ongoing struggle to hire and retain park employees, Rep. Blake Moore sponsored a bill to increase affordable housing in or near the parks.
Bryce Canyon National Park ready to celebrate 100 years of 'Bryce Moments'
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted June 4 - 9:12 p.m.
Here's a brief history of what many Utahns consider their favorite national park (don't tell Zion or Arches).
Woman trying to take photo with bison reminds us to stay back from large animals in Yellowstone
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 1 - 8:21 a.m.
Video of a tourist trying to get a photo with a bison at Yellowstone National Park is another reminder why visitors should stay a safe distance from wildlife.
Popular Zion National Park trail rerouted over bridge safety issues
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 24 - 5:42 p.m.
Engineers say a well-used bridge to the Emerald Pools trail complex is "shifting on its foundation," which is why it's been closed off.
Zion among national parks being 'loved to death'; public encouraged to visit lesser-known parks
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted May 24 - 12:58 p.m.
Many national parks, including Zion National Park, are being "loved to death," and officials are encouraging visitors to take in the sights at lesser-known parks this summer.
Lee to NPS: Let locals help solve Zion crowding and Glen Canyon accessibility
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted May 11 - 9:21 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee urged the National Park Service chief to stay involved with local community leaders to address issues like visitation surges or accessibility problems.
Why this online travel guide ranks Utah's 'Mighty 5' poorly among 63 national parks
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 7:23 a.m.
An online travel website used several factors to rank all 63 U.S. national parks, and no Utah park cracked the top 15.
Who should pay for emergency services in Washington County? With HB392, it's up to the voters
Haven Scott, St. George News | Posted April 15 - 11:22 a.m.
In terms of paying for emergency services near Washington County's state and national parks, the bulk of the rescue missions are paid for by local residents in the form of property taxes.
Zion National Park's permit lottery program cuts down on crowding at Angels Landing
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted April 4 - 10:32 p.m.
Congestion at the famous Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park is "a million times better," according to some visitors, due to the year-old Pilot Permit Program.
Utah woman's engagement photo pays tribute to grandmother's love story at Bryce Canyon
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 12 - 9:58 a.m.
A Utah couple's engagement photo recreating the bride-to-be's grandparents at Bryce Canyon National Park 63 years later is going viral, with a beautiful love story behind it.
Utah's 'Mighty 5' park visitation drops nearly 7% in 2022
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 6:16 a.m.
Visitation at Utah's "Mighty 5" national parks took a slight tumble in 2022, according to national parks data — and there are a few reasons why.
US National Parks to waive entrance fees for MLK holiday and 4 other days in 2023
Forrest Brown, CNN | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:16 a.m.
The U.S. National Park Service is back with its offer of five days a year when the entrance fees are waived at every site under its domain in the country. That includes all 63 national parks and more than 420 places in total.
Pair of Utah national park pilot programs returning in 2023
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:06 a.m.
A pair of pilot programs implemented in 2022 to quell overcrowding issues at two of Utah's national parks will return in 2023.
Bryce Canyon to move backcountry camping permits online, extend reservation window
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 1:23 p.m.
Visitors seeking to camp in Bryce Canyon National Park's backcountry will soon be able to ensure their access online, and also months in advance.
Arches National Park to weigh future of timed-entry program as park closures return
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 12 - 2:16 p.m.
Arches National Park has temporarily closed every day since its timed-entry pilot program ended. What does that mean for the future of the program?
Officials identify woman whose body was found at Arches National Park
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 9:11 p.m.
A woman whose body was found at Arches National Park over the weekend has been identified.
Roads closed in Capitol Reef National Park due to flooding
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 21 - 8:27 p.m.
Heavy rain is always a concern in Capitol Reef National Park because of the washes and slot canyons. Tuesday, park managers closed a good chunk of the park to visitors because of those concerns.
Authorities ask for public's help to find missing man last seen in Bryce Canyon National Park
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 8:58 p.m.
An elderly man is missing who was last seen in Bryce Canyon National Park on Sept. 1, and authorities are asking for the public's help to find him.
Is it time to rethink the 'Mighty 5'? Tourism leaders by this Utah park think so
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 7:09 p.m.
Tourism experts at one Utah county want to revisit "Mighty 5" to help slowing visitation numbers.
