Zion National Park Moving To Winter Hours
With fall on the wane, and winter on the horizon, facility hours and shuttle services are changing at Zion National Park.
- By NPT Staff - October 29th, 2012 3:03am
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Climber Dies In Fall At Zion National Park
A Utah climber was killed in a fall at Zion National Park, where he was part of a group of four on a popular climbing route below Angels Landing.
- By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2012 6:01pm
Two Canyoneers Who Underestimated Zion National Park Rescued By Rangers
Two canyoneers who headed off into Heaps Canyon in Zion National Park over-estimated the challenge before them and had to be rescued by park rangers three days after they ventured into the canyon.
- By NPT Staff - October 12th, 2012 3:03am
Private Inholding In Zion National Park Will Be Donated To National Park Service
A privately owned 30-acre tract in the shadow of Tabernacle Dome inside Zion National Park has been acquired by two non-profit organizations that intend to donate it to the park.
- By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2012 4:06pm
Canyoneer Dies In Zion National Park
A visitor to Zion National Park who was canyoneering in the popular "Subway" section died when his or her foot became trapped on a descent, according to a park release.
- By NPT Staff - September 20th, 2012 1:29pm
Fall Packages Make National Parks Attractive Destinations
With school vacations about to end, now's a great time to begin planning for your fall getaway to a national park. With that in mind, here are some offers from parks around the country.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2012 3:00am
Example Of "How Not To Do It" Leads to Rescue At Zion National Park
Zion National Park offers some popular locations for climbers, but a recent ill-advised attempt to scale a route known as the Moonlight Buttress offers some good reminders...and an example of "how not to do it."
- By Jim Burnett - July 12th, 2012 3:00am
Zion Lodge Gains Prestigious Award For Sustainable Programs
Environmental programs Xanterra Parks & Resorts relies on in Zion National Park have earned the Zion Lodge a Gold certification from an independent firm that sets and measures sustainability standards for products, services, and companies.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Where The Wild Things Are: Untamed Americas
Where are the wild things? For those who call a metropolitan area home, and seldom leave its concrete and steel confines, that might be a reasonable question. National Geographic has the answers for you in a two-night series, Untamed Americas, that debuts this Sunday and Monday nights.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 7th, 2012 3:00am
NPCA Worried That House Legislation Would Open National Park System To Hunting
Is hunting about to spread across the National Park System? Worries that that could be the fallout of legislation that cleared the U.S. House of Representatives prompted the National Parks Conservation Association to seek a legal interpretation of the measure.
- By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2012 10:01am
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