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Hiking

The Weeping Rock Trail is a short but steep 0.4-mile walk, climbing 98 feet, to an alcove with a hanging garden.
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Hikers return to Weeping Rock, one of Zion’s most cherished trails

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

After a two year closure, the fan-favorite Weeping Rock Trail in Zion National Park is once again open to the public as of Sept 5. The closure was prompted by a rockfall in November 2023, which required crews to repair the trail, railings, and stairs. Geologists also assessed the site for future risk of rockfalls. […]

Bright Angel Trail descends into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.
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Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail reopens, but River Trail remains closed

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Hikers scramble through the rocks in Fiery Furnace.
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Fiery Furnace permits on hold as Arches National Park faces worker shortages

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 27, 2025March 27, 2025
Josh Shapiro, Trails Forever supervisor, cuts the ribbon for Ramsey Cascades Trail. NPS
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Park-favorite Ramsey Cascades Trail reopens to hikers after three years of restoration

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Hikers make their way through Wall Street in Bryce Canyon
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Top 7 hiking trails beyond the rim in Bryce Canyon National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 16, 2024September 17, 2024
Half Dome Sunlight
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93-year-old man summits Half Dome

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 6, 2024September 3, 2024
Bright Angel Trail as it begins its descent from Grand Canyon Village into the canyon.
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Texas man dies while hiking Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Avatar photo by Park News July 9, 2024July 17, 2024

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It's that time of year once again! The Department of the Interior wants to hear about your experiences at the parks this summer. A pair of hikers in Glacier National Park were attacked by a brown-colored bear trailed by two cubs last Thursday. For the first time in more than four decades, visitors to Great Basin National Park can explore rarely seen sections of the park’s iconic Lehman Caves on a new ranger-led adventure. When the Dragon Bravo Fire began on July 4, the NPS decided to manage it as a controlled burn in a defined perimeter. Over the weekend, three visitors at Glacier National Park fell into Avalanche Creek while posing for a photo. One managed to grab a branch; two were swept downstream.
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