nps.gov - Arches National Park - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/arch News releases from Arches National Park. en-us Update to List of Temporary Climbing Route Closures http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news061113.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:45:41 EST Effective immediately, the route known as Industrial Disease in the Devils Garden area of the park and the feature known as Tonka Tower (including the feature immediately north of Tonka Tower) in the Windows area of the park are again open to rock climbing. Climbing and Canyoneering Management Plan Available for Public Review and Comment http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news061013.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:57:40 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that its Climbing and Canyoneering Management Plan for Arches National Park is available for public review and comment. 2014 Artist in the Parks Program Applications Being Accepted http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news060313.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:49:09 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. Arches Implements Temporary Closure of Climbing Routes http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news051313.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:50 EST Effective immediately, the following routes or features inside Arches National Park are closed to rock climbing to protect sensitive wildlife species in accordance with the authority of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1, Section 1.5(a)(1). Prospectus Issued for Backcountry Vehicle Tours http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/050413.htm Sat, 04 May 2013 12:24:19 EST The National Park Service has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for the award of three concession contracts for guided interpretive backcountry vehicle tours within Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Public Comment Period Open for Road Maintenance and Modifications http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news020813.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:28:34 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments to help identify issues associated with a proposed road maintenance and modifications project at Arches National Park. Community Artist Applications Accepted http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/121512.htm Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:44:32 EST The National Park Service Southeastern Utah Group is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Community Artist in the Parks position. 2013 Fee Free Days Announced http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news121112.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:19:12 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining all national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2013. Arches National Park Announces Winter Visitor Center Hours http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news112812b.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:01:40 EST Arches National Park is open all year, but the park's visitor center's hours of operation change with the arrival of winter 2013 Southeast Utah Group of National Parks Annual Pass Available December 1st http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news112812a.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:56:13 EST The 2013 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass will be available for purchase ($25) beginning December 1, 2012. Fire Restrictions Lifted http://www.nps.gov/arch/parknews/news091312.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:43 EST Fire restrictions are no longer in effect in the park.