Tag: Springdale
Zion National Park to potentially shut down again Oct. 1
Just two years ago, Utah national parks and monuments were faced with the equivalent of a strike when the federal government shut down because...
Zion National Park reopens east entrance
UPDATE: 9/26/2015 3 p.m.
Zion National Park spokesperson Jin Prugsawan said that he is optimistic about all of State Route 9 opening today or tomorrow.
Original...
Recent Zion National Park rockfall will keep road closed through weekend
A large rockfall that closed the east side of Zion National Park yesterday has not been cleared and will keep that section of the...
Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide: Videocast and Weather
There is a busy weekend ahead in southern Utah, and The Independent has all of the information for you to have a memorable time. Southern...
Zion National Park rockfall closes east side of park
Early Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, a large rockfall in Zion National Park closed the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, UT 9 between Canyon Junction and the...
Keyhole Canyon tragedy: Sometimes the limits push back
Last week's Keyhole Canyon tragedy marked the single largest loss of life at one time due to natural disaster in Utah’s history. Heartfelt condolences to...
Zion Canyon Music Festival showcases local and touring bands, Utah food...
The Town of Springdale, with the support of many generous sponsors, is happy to announce the seventh annual Zion Canyon Music Festival on Sept....
Keyhole Canyon victims named
A flash flood in Keyhole Canyon just off State Road 9 on the east side of Zion claimed seven victims on Monday, Sept. 14....
Zion National Park overcrowding concerns Springdale residents
Mayor Stan Smith of Springdale held the first “brown bag lunch” at the town gazebo on Monday, Sept. 14, to “take your questions and...
Flags lowered to half-staff for southern Utah flash flood victims
In a statement this morning from the Utah Governor's office, Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the American flag and the...