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Highway 14 from Cedar City to Cedar Breaks is Closed Until July 7th
Due to a landslide, Highway 14 near the southern park entrance will be closed for construction. A temporary one-lane dirt road will be open nightly 7pm-7am and on weekends 5pm Friday-Sunday starting June 1st. Please contact the park for more information.
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The Scenic Drive (Highway 148) is Now Open
Due to a below average snowfall during the winter, the Scenic Drive through Cedar Breaks has been opened early. Please note that visitor facilities will remain closed until the park's summer season begins on May 25th.
Professional Development
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Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program Each summer Cedar Breaks National Monument hosts a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT), who works in the park as a uniformed park ranger. Then during the school year, the TRT will bring the national parks into his or her classroom through lessons that draw on the summer's experience. Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth exist, including conducting programs, creating curriculum-based education programs, assisting with education program outreach, and working on special projects. The position lasts eight weeks between June 1 and August 17, with flexible start and end dates and a $300/week stipend. A National Park Service uniform is provided. 2012 TRT Position Description To Apply: Complete an application form and support letter: 2012 TRT Application. Instructions for submission are on the form. The application deadline is March 2, 2012. For more information contact Daphne Sewing at (435) 586-9451 ext. 4425, or by email at daphne_sewing@nps.gov. The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program is part of a nationwide effort to provide opportunities for educators to work as a park ranger for the summer, developing curriculum and assisting with projects. For a list of other parks participating in the TRT program, visit Wupatki National Monument's website. |
Did You Know?
When the Southern Pauite occupied this region, they referred to it as "u-map-wich," which translates to "the place where the rocks are sliding down constantly."