Tag: Zion National Park
Zion National Park Announces Reopening
Zion National Park shared their plans for what visitors can do and what services will be available at Zion starting on May 13th. You can also view the attached Zion National Park Visitor Information sheet below that will be handing out to visitors as they come to the park as well.
Our Geological Wonderland: A Tale of Three National Parks
Our United States National Park Service (NPS) was established by the Federal Government in 1916. However, the oldest named National Park is Yellowstone, and it was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872.
Zion National Park Streaming Free Park Film During National Park Week
The Zion Forever Project is the official nonprofit partner of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Pipe Spring National Monument. This film “We the Keepers” was a collaborative effort that involved federal partners across multiple land agencies, non-profits, corporate partners, volunteers, and visitors.
Zion National Park Temporarily Closed
The National Park Service (NPS) received a letter today from the Executive Director for the Utah Department of Health, recommending the full closure of Zion National Park.
Town of Springdale request for Zion National Park Closure
Springdale Town Council voted unanimously to request the closure of Zion National Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Jon Pike Urges Washington to Close Zions National Park
In a letter sent to David L. Bernhardt, the Secretary of the Interior in Washington, DC. Mayor Jon Pike reported the results of recent discussions he's had with Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh of Zion National Park and along with other local leaders.
Zion National Park to Temporarily Suspend Shuttle Operation
Effective March 17, 2020, Zion National Park will temporarily suspend the park’s shuttle operation. The park itself remains open and visitors will be allowed to drive up the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive until the limited parking in the main canyon has filled.
SUU Student James Culbertson, Opens Exhibit in Zion
Southern Utah University student James Culbertson will exhibit his works from his Zion student artist residency at the Natural History Museum Art Gallery inside Zion National Park March 1–April 19. Each year, a student artist is selected to work in Zion during SUU’s spring break. The artist is given a residence in a park house. The furnished house is large enough to comfortably provide studio space.
OC Tanner Amphitheater hosts inaugural Superbloom Music Festival
Superbloom will take place at The OC Tanner Amphitheater featuring The National Parks, Joshua James, The Strike, Tow'rs, The Federal Empire, and more.
Zion National Park announces schedule of climbing closures
Climbing routes on cliffs used by nesting Peregrine Falcons in Zion National Park will be temporarily closed beginning March 1.