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Clear Trap Prescribed Fire Cancelled

Zion National Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth announced that Park Fire Management Officials have decided to cancel the Clear Trap Prescribed Fire (Rx).

Zion National Park to Ignite Clear Trap Prescribed Burn

Zion National Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth announced that Park Fire Management Officials plan to ignite 654 acres of the Clear Trap Prescribed Burn Unit (Rx) on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Zion-Mt Carmel Highway and Tunnel Honored

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) President, Andrew W. Herrmann and Zion National Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth will host a dedication ceremony designating the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway and Tunnel as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

Clear Trap Prescribed Fire planned in Zion

Zion National Park Fire Management Officials plan to ignite the 654 acre Clear Trap Prescribed Fire (Rx) sometime during the week of April 23, 2012.

Citizen Receives Bravery Award for Saving Life on Angels Landing

A California man recently received an award for bravery for his actions in saving the life of a hiker in Zion.

Shuttle System Resumes Operation in Zion

The Zion National Park Transportation System will begin shuttle operations on Sunday, April 1, 2012 and provide daily service through Sunday, October 28, 2012.

Changes to Zion Wilderness Permit System

Zion has changed its wilderness permit system to allow visitors to reserve last minute slot canyon day use permits via an online reservation system.

Zion Announces Approval of the Irrigation System Upgrade Project

Zion National Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth announces the completion of the environmental analysis for the upgrade to one of the park irrigation systems

2012 Climbing Closures Announced

Climbing routes on cliffs used by nesting Peregrine Falcons in Zion National Park will be temporarily closed beginning March 1, 2012.

Zion National Park Announces Approval of Kolob Terrace Road Rehabilitation Project

This approval followed a 30-day public review of the environmental assessment (EA) that analyzed the impacts of the rehabilitation and resurfacing project.