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After a COVID-19 slump, Utah’s parks have seen record visitors, with spending to match, every year since 2021.
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The fall of the Toilet Bowl at Lake Powell is a sad reminder that the spectacular geological arches that dot southern Utah’s landscape aren’t guaranteed to be there forever.
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Tourism’s growth has been both a blessing and a curse for surrounding rural communities as southern Utah’s national parks continue to bring people in.
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The state has previously stepped in to fund park operations, something Gov. Spencer Cox said is critical for rural communities.
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Utah is putting together its first-ever statewide strategic plan for funding and sustaining outdoor recreation. But first, it’s launching a series of tour stops to get local feedback from around the state as it pinpoints the challenges and opportunities the plan should address.
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The United States will pay more than $10 million in damages over the death of Esther Nakajjigo, a prominent Ugandan human rights activist killed in Arches National Park in 2020.
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Overcrowding has been an issue at some of the nation’s most popular parks over the past decade.
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A federal judge on Monday heard opening arguments in the death of 25-year-old Ugandan activist Esther Nakajjigo.
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This Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, is Public Lands Day. It is more than a fee-free day at National Parks, it's also for people to help conserve protected areas.
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This summer compared to last year there’s been about a 25% dip in visitors entering the park, according to park data.
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They signed onto a letter that calls on the National Park Service to extend reservation windows up to a year out.
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National Park Service officials in Utah don’t expect a catastrophic flood, but they are preparing for other calamities.