• Cedar Breaks amphitheater

    Cedar Breaks

    National Monument Utah

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  • UT 148 Closed

    Utah Highway 148, the main road through Cedar Breaks National Monument, is closed for winter. Until it reopens next spring, we invite all to continue to enjoy the monument on snowshoes, x-country skis, and snowmobiles.

  • Website Maintenance and Updates

    Over the next few weeks, Cedar Breaks' website will be updated. The site will be reorganized, resulting in a better, faster user experience. However, during the update, some pages and links may not be functional. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Volunteer

Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program

Thank you for your interest in the Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program at Cedar Breaks National Monument.

VIP's are an integral part of the staff at Cedar Breaks, and perform a wide variety of duties including:

  • Campground hosts for Point Supreme Campground
  • Interpretation: staffing the Visitor Center, guided hikes, talks, roving interpretation, Junior Ranger program, and other activities.
  • Wildflower Festival: assisting with annual Wildflower Festival planning, guided hikes, Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt, and other activities.
  • Winter Yurt: staffing, snow removal, interpretation, and general visitor assistance.

Contact Cedar Breaks National Monument Headquarters to inquire about current volunteer opportunities at (435) 586-9451.

Student Conservation Association Internships

You may also wish to contact the Student Conservation Association (SCA) about volunteer positions. SCA positions are generally full-time, twelve-week positions in public or private natural resource management agencies throughout the United States. Transportation costs and bi-weekly stipends are paid by SCA. Cedar Breaks hires interpretive interns through this program each year. Park housing is provided for SCA's. For more SCA information and an application, go to www.thesca.org or call (603) 543-1700.

Did You Know?

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The difference between a National Monument and a National Park is the way they are created. National Parks require Congressional approval, while National Monuments are established by an Executive Order of the President.