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This Utah park reclaimed the top spot as national park visitation, rallied in 2024
Interest in Utah’s five national parks rebounded in 2024 to the highest levels since a record-breaking surge in visitation in 2021. Over 11.1 million visited Utah’s “Mighty 5” last year, marking a 5% bump from the previous year and falling just 115,
Utah wants to co-manage the ‘Mighty 5’ national parks with the federal government
A bill will seek to have the state help manage national parks, including addressing more than $400 million in deferred maintenance projects and staffing shortages
Hiker falls to death inside Zion National Park in Utah, officials say
A hiker fell to his death inside of Zion National Park near Canyon Overlook Trail over the weekend, according to officials.
In separate incidents, 2 hikers die in Great Smoky Mountains, Zion national parks
Two hikers recently have been found dead in national parks in Tennessee and Utah. On Sunday, the body of Cesar Herrera-Ruiz, a 37-year-old Canadian national, was found at Zion National Park in Utah, and Ann Houghton,
Why Winter Is My Favorite Time to Visit Utah’s National Parks
Utah's winters may be cold and snowy but they are my favorite time to visit the Beehive State's national parks. Here's why.
Hiker found dead on Zion National Park trail
A man was found dead Sunday on a trail in Zion National Park. Park officials were notified about a dead hiker around 7:15 a.m. Sunday on the Canyon Overlook Trail. Emergency medical services arrived at the scene and pronounced the 37-year-old man dead a short time later.
Utah’s busiest state park topped 3 national parks in visitation, as more records fell in 2024
The Great Salt Lake appears to have been a big draw last year, too. Antelope Island — always a crowd-pleaser — leaped past ...
Should Utah veterans get a discount at state parks? Republican senators don’t think so.
Republican senators voted down a bill Wednesday that would have given veterans a discount at state parks. The sponsor says ...
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Utah lawmaker wants state to oversee over $387M in deferred federal land maintenance
Utah could overtake major deferred maintenance projects at federal recreation spots across the state under a new resolution ...
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I've been to all 63 US national parks. Here's how I'd rank Utah's Mighty Five.
As the home of five US national parks, more than 40 state parks, and 15 world-class ski resorts, Utah is an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. I've traveled to all 50 US states and all 63 major ...
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Wyoming Seeking Federal Land Grab, Utah Wants To Co-Manage National Parks
Legislators in two Western states have their eyes on federal lands, with the Wyoming Legislature being asked to approve a ...