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Why Winter Is Actually the Best Time to Visit Southern Utah—National Parks and Year-round Adventures Included

From glamping and skiing to exploring the state's "Mighty Five" national parks, here's how to make the most of an off-season trip.
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Forget Zion: 4 State Parks in Utah That Offer Red Rocks Without the 2-Hour Shuttle Lines

Let’s be real. Zion National Park is stunning. Those towering sandstone cliffs, those epic hikes, that perfect Utah light.

I’ve Visited 30+ National Parks—and This Is My Favorite to Visit During the Winter for Few Crowds and Scenic Drives

Zion National Park is stunning and peaceful in winter, with fewer crowds and rare access to scenic drives by personal vehicle. Winter visitors can hike quieter trails, stargaze under dark skies, and ...

This Scenic Utah Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

In the winter, it’s an even better version of itself. As you walk along this trail, you’ll be riveted by the natural beauty ...

Arches National Park faces uncertain future after ‘bleeding money throughout the shutdown’

National parks will be funded until Jan. 30, meaning if Congress fails to pass another funding bill, the government will ...

Changes coming to National Park passes

It will also change some of its park access fees. Before Burgum’s announcement, the standard annual pass to enter National ...

As the shutdown ends, a long recovery begins at Zion National Park

While the end of the shutdown brings some immediate relief to park rangers at Zion National Park, a long recovery is just ...

Here's how many national parks there are in the U.S.

The National Park Service was created by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. According to the National Park Service, the first ...
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National parks surcharge for non-US residents could decrease visitation, hurt tourist economy

International visitors will pay an extra $100 per person starting Jan. 1 to enter 11 of the most visited national parks, ...