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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. […]

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park
Posted inNews

Moab visitors urged to plan ahead for crowded Labor Day weekend

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
A summer waterfall spills over a cliffside in Arches National Park.
Posted inTravel

Summer storms create elusive waterfalls in the Southwest desert

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 15, 2025August 15, 2025
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
Posted inPolice & Fire

National Parks in Southeastern Utah tighten fire restrictions amid extreme drought

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 1, 2025August 1, 2025
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
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Crowds and high temps at Arches and Canyonlands this Fourth of July weekend

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 25, 2025June 25, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

Smoky skies blanket Zion and Bryce Canyon as wildfires burn

Avatar photo by TownLift June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, part of the proposed Escalante National Monument.
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Utah’s Lost National Park

Avatar photo by Will De Man June 18, 2025June 25, 2025
Construction crews and park rangers stand on the Emerald Pools Bridge after being moved onto its new foundation.
Posted inTravel

Zion bridge reopens, restoring easy access to iconic Emerald Pools trails

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 11, 2025
Bryce Canyon's Inspiration Point area, where two tourists fell to their death this week.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Two die after falling from cliff at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration Point

Avatar photo by Park News April 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Rendering of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in La Verkin, Utah.
Posted inTravel

New hot springs resort near Zion has an updated opening date

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

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