Zion National Park Lifts Mask Mandate On Shuttles And Announces Improvement Plans For Canyon Overlook
– The Independent –
SPRINGDALE, Utah – As of today, April 19th, 2022, in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) recent announcement, the shuttle buses at Zion National Park will no longer require masks to ride throughout the park.
“Due to today’s court ruling, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs. TSA will also rescind the new Security Directives that were scheduled to take effect tomorrow. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time.” ~ TSA
“We are following the district judges ruling in Florida striking down the CDC’s mandate.” ~ Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh
While it may take some time for this information to be updated on signs and the ZNP website, this has been confirmed by our staff at The Independent.
IN OTHER NEWS – National Park Service (NPS) trails lead to amazing places, and Zion’s Canyon Overlook Trail is no exception. Visitors who use the trail this summer will find an improved trail tread, rehabilitated masonry, and new or rehabilitated handrails. The NPS planned this work to protect the trail’s historic, rustic appearance and enhance safety for hikers.
Work is underway, and the NPS anticipates completing the project in early June. In order to keep the trail open for as many hikers as possible, the NPS is scheduling work Monday to Thursday each week. While we may need to close Canyon Overlook Trail at other times, the NPS plans to keep the trail open on most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Pine Creek canyoneering route and lower Pine Creek Drainage, parts of which are located below Canyon Overlook Trail, may be closed for short periods to ensure safety. Canyoneers
The Canyon Overlook Trail starts just outside the east end of the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel and was originally built in the 1930s.
Plan your visit to Zion National Park
Learn about Zion National Park trails by using the NPS App, visiting the park website, and speaking to a ranger at a visitor center. For your visit to Zion, remember:
- You do not need a permit, ticket, or reservation to enter the park or ride the park shuttle, but you do need to pay the park fee.
- You need to apply for a permit to hike to Angels Landing.
- The Narrows often closes for parts of April and/or May due to melting snow and consequent high water. Check current conditions to see if this route is open.
Your fee dollars at work
Your entrance fee supports essential projects in Zion National Park. Fees make the park—and your visit—better. Some improvements happen behind-the-scenes and others, like our work on the Canyon Overlook Trail, are very visible parts of your park experience. Learn more about how fees support park operations.
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