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Officials say No. 399, a grizzly beloved by nature photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and other Grand Teton National Park visitors, was struck Tuesday night south of Jackson.
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Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah has been at the center of political fights over public land in recent years. The upcoming presidential election threatens to continue escalating that tug-of-war.
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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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Capitol Reef National Park’s fruit orchards — planted by Mormon pioneers — are a big attraction. But as old trees die and heirloom varieties become harder to find, the park is racing to preserve a juicy piece of Utah history.
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In annual reports sent to Dark Sky International, Utah’s national and state parks list light pollution from development and tourism as the main threat to maintaining their certification.
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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 new shuttles are part of Zion’s long-term plan to manage growing visitor numbers while preserving the park’s natural beauty.
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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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Even with temperatures reaching well over 100 degrees, visitors continue to flock to Utah’s Zion National Park. That means park staff have to work extra hard to keep people safe.
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Many boat ramps closed as the Colorado River drought pushed Powell to record lows. But abundant snowmelt is bringing some good, if temporary, news for both recreation enthusiasts and the local economy.
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Members of a small tribe in Arizona are marking the renaming of a popular campground in Grand Canyon National Park as Havasupai Gardens. The Havasupai Tribe had lobbied the federal government for years to change the name from Indian Garden.
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Overcrowding has been an issue at some of the nation’s most popular parks over the past decade.