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UPDATE 3 | Interior Secretary Refuses To Let Grand Canyon National Park Close In Face Of COVID-19

Hours after Coconino County officials in Arizona, frustrated that Grand Canyon National Park is still open despite the worsening coronavirus pandemic, urged Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Thursday to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and close the park, the National Park Service announced some operational changes at the park.

Peregrine Falcons Bring Temporary Close To Hiking Routes At Zion National Park

The annual arrival of peregrines to nest in the cliffs of Zion National Park is leading to a temporarry closure for some climbing routes in the park in southwestern Utah. Closures are implemented due to the falcon’s sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. If disturbed, the nesting pair may abandon their nest site and not nest again until the following year.

Heading back down Angels Landing Trail, Zion National Park

A wide-angle shot of hikers heading down the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park has hiking trails for all levels, from the Lower Emerald Pool Trail to the Canyon Overlook Trail to the trail in this image: Angels Landing Trail. Even if you decide to stop at Scout Lookout and not hike that last vertigo-inducing half mile, you can still be proud of what you've tackled, and the views along the way are stunning.

Rebecca Latson

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