Don't Feed The Duck
During a recent paddling trip to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, this overly friendly duck hopped up onto our kayaks, obviously looking for a handout. And that's not a good thing.
- May 21st, 2021
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Low Water Level Forces Closure Of Boat Ramp At Lake Powell In Glen Canyon NRA
A long-running drought that already has dropped the level of Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by roughly 41 feet from a year ago has forced the closure of the Stateline Launch Ramp to motorized vessels.
Field Testing: Climate Change, Invasive Species, And Lake Powell
Below average snowpack, an ongoing drought, and invasive species continue to plague the Colorado River as it flows out of Rocky Mountain National Park, past Arches National Park, through Canyonlands National Park, and into Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. How have those factors affected both the recreational experience at Lake Powell, and the resources there?
Condors Over The Colorado River
It was as they were waiting for us. Almost as soon as we set foot on the historic Navajo Bridge at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the condors took to the air, stretching their wings to catch a ride on the afternoon thermals.
Low Water Levels Limit Boat Launches At Bullfrog At Glen Canyon NRA
Low water levels at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah have reduced the boat launch options at the Bullfrog Marina on Lake Powell.
Deadliest National Park? Would You Believe North Cascades National Park?
Trying to gauge the deadliest national park can be a challenging task because of the many variables. But when you look at the death rate per park visitation, North Cascades National Park rises to the top, according to a Nevada law firm that took a close look at the numbers from 2007 to 2018.
Review | Wonders Of Sand And Stone: A History Of Utah’s National Parks And Monuments
The southern half of Utah is canyon country, a land of aridity, sparse vegetation, and unique and scenically spectacular topography and geology. It is a land rich in sites of archaeological importance and parts of it are sacred to indigenous people. It is also mostly public land, owned by the American people, part of their national legacy, and for a century it has been contested terrain.
Catch A Brown Trout In The Colorado River, Pocket $25
When was the last time you were paid for fishing? In a bid to reduce the numbers of non-native brown trout in the Colorado River below the Glen Canyon Dam, the National Park Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department will pay you $25 for each brown trout over six inches you catch and keep.
- October 30th, 2020
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #17
There are quite a few parks associations out there, all with programs to enrich a visitor’s experience while explaining how important national parks and protected lands are. This particular quiz focuses on parks and other protected lands supported by the Western National Parks Association across 12 Western states. See just how much you know about some of these parks before checking the answers at the bottom of the page.
Body Recovery Leads To Discovery Of Additional Human Remains At Glen Canyon
Word that someone had fallen from a cliff overlooking the Colorado River at the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area led to discovery of additional human remains at the base of the dam.
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