https://www.nps.gov/arch News releases from Arches National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news02182026.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:10:00 EST Arches National Park today announced it will not require advanced timed-entry reservations this year. Visitors may enter the park at any time during operating hours. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news02182026.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12312025.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:19:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce the selection of Chrissy Noel Kinslow as the 2026 Community Artist in the Parks https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12312025.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news093025.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:45:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that nearly 2.4M visitors to parks of the Southeast Utah Group in 2024 spent $421.9M in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $447 million. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news093025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news09092025.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:16:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks will accept applications for the 2026 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program September 15 to October 15, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news09092025.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08252025.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:52:00 EST Arches National Park’s fourth timed entry pilot program—paused during peak summer heat— will resume August 28th. Visitors will need to reserve a ticket in advance in order to enter the park between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily through October 31. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08252025.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news07312025.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:30:00 EST Southeast Utah continues to experience hazardous fire conditions. On Friday, August 1, 2025, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument will increase fire restrictions by banning all open fires (wood and charcoal). https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news07312025.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news06252025.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:46:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks expect a busy July Fourth holiday weekend, with increased traffic, long lines at park entrances, busy trails, and limited parking at both parks. Arches' pilot reservation system remains in effect through the holiday, then pauses July 7 to August 28, resuming before Labor Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news06252025.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05192025.htm Mon, 19 May 2025 06:33:00 EST As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Arches and Canyonlands national parks advise visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking at both parks. Planning ahead is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. All visitors entering Arches between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. will need a timed entry reservation. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05192025.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05062025.htm Wed, 07 May 2025 04:59:00 EST On Tuesday May 6, 2025, National Park Service rangers responded to reports that a man had fallen while hiking on the primitive section of The Windows Loop trail. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 77-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05062025.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12192025.htm Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:55:00 EST In response to feedback from park stakeholders and the general public, Arches National Park is changing its 2025 pilot timed entry reservation system to accept reservations up to six months in advance—twice as long as previously announced. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12192025.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12022024.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:09:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce the selection of Charlotte Quigley as the 2025 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12022024.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news11202024.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:47:00 EST Hours of operation for visitor centers at Arches National Park and Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park are changing for the season. The visitor centers at The Needles district of Canyonlands and Hovenweep National Monument will close entirely for a portion of this winter. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news11202024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news11072024.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Arches National Park will implement another pilot vehicle reservation system using timed entry in 2025, beginning April 1. Program parameters will be mostly the same as the 2024 pilot, except the park will not require reservations from July 7 to August 27 (after July 4th weekend until just before Labor Day weekend) when visitation traditionally slows down https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news11072024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10242024.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:27:00 EST Arches National Park is seeking public comment on its Visitor Access and Experience Plan, which identifies long-term strategies needed to provide day use visitor access in a way that protects park resources, promotes safety, and creates opportunities for high-quality visitor experiences. The public is invited to comment on the plan through November 23, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10242024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10092024.htm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:51:00 EST On Tuesday October 8, 2024, National Park Service rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress on Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 68-year-old male patient from Paramus, New Jersey was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10092024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09032024.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:22:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 2.4 million visitors to national parks of the Southeast Utah Group in 2023 spent $397.6 million in communities near the parks. That spending supported 5,122 jobs in this region and had a cumulative benefit to local economies of $486.1 million. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09032024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news08292024.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2024 06:13:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks will accept applications for the 2025 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program September 1-30, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news08292024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08252024.htm Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:41:00 EST Search efforts are underway in Arches National Park for Francis Userovici, a 76-year-old male French national who is presumed missing since approximately August 16, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08252024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08212024.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:04:00 EST On Tuesday August 20, 2024, National Park Service rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress on Delicate Arch Trail in Arches National Park. The 58-year-old female patient from St. George, UT was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08212024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08192024.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:30:00 EST Arches National Park invites the public to comment on a Floodplain Statement of Findings related to the proposed construction of three bridges on the Delicate Arch Road. These bridges would replace undersized culverts that routinely fill with sediment during monsoon rain events, causing water to flood the roadway. Comments may be received through September 17, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08192024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news07122024.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:00:00 EST Arches National Park is honored to have been named a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site, thus becoming the first site in Utah to achieve this elite designation. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news07122024.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/nps-releases-2021-body-cam-footage.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 EST Body worn camera video taken on August 12, 2021, shows the interaction between NPS law enforcement rangers and Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/nps-releases-2021-body-cam-footage.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news02262024.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:05:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Lena Pace as superintendent of Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Pace will officially begin her new assignment on April 7. The position also supervises the superintendent at Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.  https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news02262024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news12062023.htm Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:46:00 EST From now through March 2024, park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at various locations within Canyonlands and Arches national parks. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news12062023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12052023.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:26:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Annie Dalton as the 2024 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). For this program, Annie Dalton will create original work within the parks for a minimum of 24 hours per month, April through October, and share her inspiration and creative process with visitors. Her works will be sold in the Canyonlands Natural History Association bookstores at Arches and Canyonlands national parks during her tenure. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12052023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news11092023.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:55:00 EST Arches National Park will implement another pilot vehicle reservation system using timed entry in 2024, beginning April 1. Program parameters will be nearly the same as the 2023 pilot. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news11092023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10242023.htm Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:55:00 EST Informed by two years of pilot timed entry, Arches National Park is seeking public feedback about visitor experiences and long-term strategies for visitor access. From now through December 1, 2023, the public is invited to share their comments. Input received from this process will be used to inform strategies for the future. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10242023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10182023.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:51:00 EST Beginning November 1, 2023, Arches National Park will conclude the temporary, timed entry pilot that has operated since April 1, 2023. After the close of the program, visitors may experience increased traffic and temporary entrance delays. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news10182023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08292023.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:18:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks will begin accepting applications for the 2024 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program on September 1, 2023. Applicants must be residents of Grand or San Juan counties in Utah, or Montezuma County in Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08292023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08242023.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:37:00 EST A bat found outside of Arches National Park Visitor Center on August 18, 2023, has tested positive for rabies. Any park visitor who had physical contact with this or any bat should seek medical attention for potential exposure as soon as possible. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08242023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news08112023.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:42:00 EST Canyonlands National Park and Hovenweep National Monument will restore riparian ecosystems and partner with associated Tribes with $60,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Another project awarded with nearly $1.6M will assess the climate change vulnerability of water supplies in many national parks affected by drought, including Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Natural Bridges National Monument.  https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news08112023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08022023.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:52:00 EST Arches National Park rangers located the vehicle of a 66-year-old man from Austin, TX who had been reported overdue. The individual was found off-trail nearby, deceased. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08022023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news07182023.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:13:00 EST Arches National Park congratulates our local volunteer Sticker Club for receiving a Regional 2022 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Team Service. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news07182023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05252023.htm Fri, 26 May 2023 10:36:00 EST Arches National Park staff responded to a report of CPR in progress on Devils Garden Trail. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 69-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05252023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05162023.htm Tue, 16 May 2023 05:52:00 EST On Monday May 15, 2023, National Park Service rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress at Devils Garden Campground in Arches National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 73-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05162023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news0302823.htm Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:25:00 EST From April 1 to October 31, 2023, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, visitors will need to purchase a timed entry reservation in advance to enter the park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news0302823.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news03212023.htm Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:06:00 EST Beginning March 27, 2023, and continuing through April, park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news03212023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news03132023.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:25:00 EST On Sunday March 12, 2023, National Park Service rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress at Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 56-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news03132023.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news022423.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:23:00 EST On February 24, 2023, a 71-year-old male from Massachusetts was hiking in Arches National Park with his wife and son. The individual was witnessed collapsing to the ground and becoming unresponsive. Emergency personnel responded from Classic Air Medical, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Grand County. CPR was performed on the individual, who was then pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news022423.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12162022.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:00:00 EST Arches will implement an updated pilot timed entry system in 2023. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news12162022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news11222022.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:43:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Jess Hough as the 2023 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). Jess Hough is a local carpenter/handyman and artist based in Moab. Primarily an illustrator, she’s recently been working on developing DIY methods for at-home printmaking using reclaimed/recycled materials. Jess enjoys working on landscapes and environments inspired by red rock canyons and all the amazing natural features of Utah's deserts. About her upcoming tenure as Community Artist, Jess says, "I'm looking forward to spending more time in the parks and working on some exciting new projects!" https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news11222022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10202022.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed air tour management plans for Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Natural Bridges National Monument on October 21, 2022. The plans establish measures to protect park resources, including outstanding geologic, ecologic, and cultural resources, and preservation of wilderness character and visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10202022.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09272022.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:07:00 EST The Windows section and road in Arches National Park will close Tuesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 6, 2022, for necessary construction and maintenance. During the project, the park will regrade recently constructed gravel parking areas, install asphalt, and formalize 10 new paved parking spaces at the lower Windows parking area. The road will be closed at the Balanced Rock junction starting at 4 a.m. on October 4 and will remain closed until the evening of October 6. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09272022.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09262022.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:38:00 EST Beginning October 4, 2022, Arches National Park will conclude the temporary, timed entry pilot that has operated since April 3, 2022. Timed entry tickets will no longer be necessary to enter the park after October 3. The purchase of traditional entrance passes will still be required to enter Arches after the end of the pilot. After the close of the program, Visitors should expect increased traffic and the possibility of temporary entrance delays. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09262022.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08302022.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:28:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks will begin accepting applications for the 2023 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program on September 1, 2022. Applicants must be residents of Grand or San Juan counties in Utah, or Montezuma County in Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08302022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news08122022.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:12:00 EST Due to a persistent and active monsoon pattern accompanied by rainfall and higher humidity over the region, the fire danger has moderated across southeastern Utah. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Forest Service (USDA FS), National Park Service (NPS) and State of Utah lifted fire restrictions in Southeastern Utah at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news08122022.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05272022.htm Fri, 27 May 2022 05:20:00 EST Southeastern Utah is experiencing hazardous fire conditions due to prolonged drought and extremely dry vegetation. Weather forecasts and wildland fire prediction models point to increased fire danger. As a result, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, all Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA Forest Service (USDA FS), National Park Service (NPS), State of Utah and unincorporated private lands in the following areas will increase fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05272022.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05232022.htm Mon, 23 May 2022 04:39:00 EST As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Arches National Park advises visitors to expect longer wait times at the park entrance and busier parking lots inside the park. Visitors should plan ahead and have alternative itineraries if they intend to visit Arches. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news05232022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news02162022.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:41:00 EST Beginning February 21, 2022, and continuing through the end of March, park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news02162022.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121021.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service today announced its intention to implement a temporary, timed entry reservation system at the highly visited Arches National Park in 2022. The pilot will run from April 3 to October 3, 2022. Visitors can book reservations first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov beginning at 8 a.m. MST on January 3, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121021.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news120221.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:24:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Samantha Metzner as the 2022 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news120221.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10272021.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:55:00 EST Beginning November 10, 2021, the cost of Fiery Furnace tickets in Arches and backcountry and river permits in Canyonlands will increase to help fund essential maintenance projects and staffing at the parks. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10272021.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09142021.htm Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:13:00 EST From September 24 to September 27, Arches National Park will partner with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to host special programming for the public and Moab community. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09142021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news09032021.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:50:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are seeking public feedback on a draft Air Tour Management Plan (ATMP) that is being proposed for Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Natural Bridges National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news09032021.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09012021.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:00:00 EST As a result of recent rain and cooler temperatures, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS) and State of Utah will lift fire restriction orders. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news09012021.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082721.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:13:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks will begin accepting applications for the 2022 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program on September 1, 2021. The CAIP program highlights local artists' connections to the landscapes of Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082721.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08252021.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:17:00 EST The National Park Service today scheduled meetings to hear from the public as it works to address vehicular congestion and explores ways of providing efficient visitor access to Arches National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news08252021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news080321.htm Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:47:00 EST Due to recent precipitation but persistent very dry conditions and increased fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Patricia S. Trap has announced updated fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news080321.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062521.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:01:00 EST Weather forecasts and wildland fire prediction models point to increased fire danger in Southeastern Utah. Increased fire restrictions are now in effect for all Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State of Utah, and unincorporated private lands in Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062521.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news06112021.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:39:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Patricia S. Trap has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments.  https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news06112021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051721.htm Mon, 17 May 2021 07:23:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. Visitors should plan ahead and have a back-up plan if they are not able to enter the parks during the busiest hours of the morning and early afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051721.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news04262021.htm Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:14:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are seeking public feedback on proposed fee changes for Fiery Furnace tickets in Arches and backcountry and river permits in Canyonlands. The proposed changes would allow us to cover staffing and operational costs and improve our ability to support essential and effective operations and visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news04262021.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news04202021.htm Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:59:00 EST As you begin to make your summer plans for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, the National Park Service wants to remind you to please plan ahead and expect limited available parking and extended wait times to enter the park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news04202021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news04192021.htm Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:43:00 EST In order to protect critical wildlife habitat for raptors and desert bighorn sheep, a number of climbing routes in Canyonlands and Arches national parks will close for up to six months each year. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news04192021.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032321.htm Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:13:00 EST The arrival of spring brings extended hours of operation for Arches and Canyonlands national parks’ visitor centers and the renewed availability of Fiery Furnace permits and backcountry camping permits at Arches. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032321.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031121.htm Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:14:00 EST As visitation to outdoor spaces continues to grow exponentially, Arches National Park has been chosen as a Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. A Leave No Trace Team will work with the National Park Service to provide area visitors, land managers, volunteers and the local community with information, service work and education to reduce impacts in the outdoors and to recreate responsibly. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031121.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030421.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:26:00 EST Over 1.8 million visitors recreated in the national parks of Southeast Utah last year. While 2020’s annual visitation totals were lower than 2019’s, three of the four parks set new visitation records for the months of October, November, and December. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030421.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news020921.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:09:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners, and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news020921.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012121.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:18:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing a 30-day public review on a written determination to allow bicycle use on the newly constructed Arches Visitor Center Connector Trail, which connects the Arches National Park visitor center to the Moab Canyon Pathway. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012121.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news072720.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:42:00 EST National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Patricia (Patty) Trap as superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group Area National Parks, which includes Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news072720.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062920.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:02:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks continue to follow a plan of phased increase in public access to park facilities and services. The next phase includes selective reopening of campgrounds. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062920.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061120.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:49:00 EST The current and forecasted weather situation coupled with extremely dry accumulations of dense vegetation throughout Southeastern Utah, has created hazardous wildfire conditions. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061120.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060820.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:12:00 EST As part of the phased resumption of operations, Arches and Canyonlands national parks will begin collecting entrance fees on June 15, 2020. During the ongoing health crisis, please #RecreateResponsibly to reduce preventable accidents and keep first responders out of harm's way. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060820.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051120.htm Mon, 11 May 2020 10:59:00 EST Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Arches and Canyonlands national parks will be increasing recreational access starting May 29, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051120.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:58:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks announce additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from local public health authorities. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020720.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:46:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Salt Valley Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of February 10th. Burns may occur throughout February, March, and April as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020720.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011320.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:07:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a plan to allow bicycle use on the newly constructed Arches Visitor Center Connector Trail. The trail connects the Arches visitor center to the Moab Canyon Pathway and was built in accordance with national guidelines for shared use paths. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011320.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news122019.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:37:00 EST In order to protect critical wildlife habitat for raptors and desert bighorn sheep, a number of climbing routes in Canyonlands and Arches national parks will close for up to six months each year. The National Park Service thanks the climbing community for their efforts to help protect these areas. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news122019.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121319.htm Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:14:00 EST Kate Cannon has announced her retirement from the National Park Service after thirteen years as superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group (SEUG), which includes Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park as well as Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121319.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112119.htm Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:32:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of national parks is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees on five days in 2020 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112119.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111519.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2019 03:30:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments are open all year, but the parks’ visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111519.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110819.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2019 03:53:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Samantha Zim as the 2020 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). The committee has also selected Julia Buckwalter to serve as CAIP in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110819.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110619.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:56:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Salt Valley Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of November 11th. Burns may occur throughout November, December, and January as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110619.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/national-park-service-withdraws-previous-guidance-on-street-legal-off-road-vehicles-for-park-roads-in-utah.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:24:00 EST National Park Service Withdraws Previous Guidance on Street-Legal, Off-Road Vehicles for Park Roads in Utah. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/national-park-service-withdraws-previous-guidance-on-street-legal-off-road-vehicles-for-park-roads-in-utah.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news100119.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:42:00 EST Join the National Park Service (NPS) on October 15 to learn about efforts to address traffic congestion and improve the visitor experience at Arches National Park. At this meeting, park staff will discuss plans to further study visitor experience, transportation alternatives and traffic patterns. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news100119.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092719.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:37:00 EST Beginning October 1, visitors to Southeast Utah Group parks (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) will be allowed to use e-bikes where traditional bicycles are allowed. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092719.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092419.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:41:00 EST The National Park Service will temporarily close the Windows road at Arches National Park on October 1, 2019, for construction work. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092419.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news0903019.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:27:00 EST The public is invited to celebrate Arches National Park’s certification as an international dark sky park Saturday evening, Sept. 21, 2019. Park rangers and partners from around the Colorado Plateau will host a ceremony and star party at the newly completed Panorama Point stargazing area. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news0903019.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090619.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:25:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2020 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090619.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070519.htm Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:07:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association are pleased to announce Arches National Park as an International Dark Sky Park, a place recognized for its quality night skies and a commitment to protecting and sharing natural darkness. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070519.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051719.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 12:51:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051719.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042619.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:41:00 EST As the spring season rolls on, visitor centers at Arches and Canyonlands national parks begin extended hours of operation. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042619.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030819.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:45:00 EST The arrival of spring also brings extended hours of operation or reopening for Arches and Canyonlands national parks’ visitor centers. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030819.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news022219.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:12:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Antonio (Tony) Savarese as the 2019 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news022219.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news022119.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:35:00 EST Members of the public are invited to an open house to continue discussions on a plan to address vehicular parking and traffic congestion issues at Arches National Park. The meeting will take place during the summer of 2019 at a date and time yet to be determined. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news022119.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020519.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:41:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Upper Courthouse Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of February 10. Burns may occur through the end of the month as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020519.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news013119.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:37:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, Arches and Canyonlands national parks resumed operations this week. Park facilities are back to normal winter operations with the exception of Devils Garden Campground, which is closed due to a water system leak. The campground will be open by March 1 for visitors who have existing campground reservations. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news013119.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news113018.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:42:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of national parks (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees on five days in 2019 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in their national parks this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news113018.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111518.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:47:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open all year, but the parks’ visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111518.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090718.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 05:41:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090718.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090518.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:52:00 EST As a result of late summer rains and slightly cooler temperatures, on September 5, 2018, the National Park Service will lift fire restriction orders in southeast Utah national parks and monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090518.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080618.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:13:00 EST The National Park Service will temporarily close Panorama Point at Arches National Park beginning the week of August 13, 2018, for a construction project. The viewpoint will be closed Monday through Thursday, possibly through the end of October. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080618.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070918.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:37:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is continuing the planning process for the Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP), in an attempt to alleviate crowding in Arches National Park, and expects to have a final decision this fall. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070918.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062518.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:01:00 EST Independence Day is a great day to celebrate America’s national public lands, parks, and forests. There are many firewise ways to have fun and keep our lands healthy and beautiful. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062518.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061418.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:44:00 EST Southeastern Utah is experiencing hazardous fire conditions due to prolonged drought and extremely dry vegetation. As a result, on Friday, June 15, 2018, all national park units in southeast Utah will increase fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061418.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052218.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 12:22:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. If the parking lots fill over capacity, visitors may be turned around at the entrance gate and asked to come back later in the day when space is available. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052218.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news052218.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 12:22:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. If the parking lots fill over capacity, visitors may be turned around at the entrance gate and asked to come back later in the day when space is available. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news052218.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051818.htm Fri, 18 May 2018 11:42:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments, beginning Friday, May 25. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051818.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042618.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:11:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.5 million visitors to Arches National Park in 2017 spent $182 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 2,869 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $241 million. The same report shows the 742,000 visitors to Canyonlands National Park spent $44 million, supported 640 local jobs, and produced $52 million in cumulative benefit to the local economy. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042618.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041218.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2018 12:43:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Arches and Canyonlands national parks will modify entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 1, 2018, both parks’ entrance fee will be $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle. An annual park pass will cost $55. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041218.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030918.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:48:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is currently reviewing comments received on the Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP) Environmental Assessment (EA) for Arches National Park. In response to several substantive comments, the NPS has engaged an outside expert to evaluate potential economic impacts associated with the proposed reservation system. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030918.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news02172018.htm Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:55:00 EST The burning of vegetation piles in Arches National Park, originally planned for late January and February, was delayed and is now expected to begin in late February and continue through March as weather allows. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news02172018.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news021618.htm Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:21:00 EST The National Park Service will temporarily close Salt Valley Road starting Monday, March 5, 2018, in order to accommodate routine maintenance needs. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news021618.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012618.htm Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:14:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Janet Buckingham as the 2018 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). As Community Artist for 2018, Janet will create original work within the parks for a minimum of 24 hours per month, April through October, and share her inspiration and creative process with visitors. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012618.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012518.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:29:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in various locations within Arches National Park in late January and February as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012518.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011318.htm Sat, 13 Jan 2018 13:20:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is currently reviewing comments received on the Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP) Environmental Assessment (EA) for Arches National Park. During the public comment period (November 1 – December 18, 2017), 421 comments were received from people across the country and around the world. Forty-six people also attended a public meeting in Moab, Utah on November 16. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011318.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news122217.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:17:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Salt Wash Rehabilitation Project in Arches National Park was signed by the Acting Intermountain Regional Director on December 21, 2017. This decision was reached after reviewing the environmental impacts analyzed and considering public comments on the Environmental Assessment released in October. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news122217.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121517.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 04:07:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees four days in 2018 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121517.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news113017-2.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:11:00 EST The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to Arches National Park on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday December 10, 2017, to celebrate completion of the months-long 3R road construction project in the park, and to thank everyone for their patience during the project. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news113017-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news113017.htm Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:39:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has extended the public comment period for the plan to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches National Park. The new deadline for comments is December 18, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news113017.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112017-2.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 06:04:00 EST The 3R road construction project in Arches National Park, which began last March, is nearing completion. Crews will work two additional nights in an effort to complete the project while weather is favorable. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112017-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112017.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:16:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open all year, but the park’s visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112017.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111317.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) encourages those interested in reviewing and commenting on a plan to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches National Park to do so by the December 4, 2017 deadline. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111317.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110117.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a plan to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches National Park. Arches National Park developed a Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP) to address vehicle traffic and parking congestion problems that affect visitor access, visitor enjoyment, and resource conditions. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110117.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101717.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:17:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that its Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Salt Wash Rehabilitation Project in Arches National Park is now available for public review and comment. The EA identifies strategies for reducing the frequency of flooding-related closures of the Wolfe Ranch/Delicate Arch Road by improving the flow of water and sediments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101717.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101317-2.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:56:00 EST Arches National Park officials plan to remove cottonwood trees in the visitor center parking lot and around the building to prevent infrastructure damage. Tree removal is scheduled to take place sometime in late October. Work will be completed in the evening to maximize visitor and employee safety and minimize impacts to visitors during the day. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101317-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101317.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:28:00 EST Daytime road construction work in Arches National Park will begin Monday, October 30. Once daytime work begins, visitors should expect significantly more delays than have been required during the project to date. However, delays are limited to no more than 30 minutes per lane closure. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101317.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092917.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:37:00 EST The Utah Education Association (UEA) holiday weekend construction schedule has been changed for Arches National Park. The park will now be open with no road construction work from 7:00 a.m. Friday, October 20 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092917.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091517.htm Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:32:00 EST Water will not be available at Devils Garden Trailhead or Picnic Area from approximately September 24, 2017 through November 4, 2017 due to replacement of the area’s water tank. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091517.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091417.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:12:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091417.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090117.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:57:00 EST Changes to closing and opening dates have been made for areas in Arches National Park. The closures are a result of the on-going road construction project occurring in the park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090117.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082117.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:57:00 EST The Windows Section is scheduled to reopen at 7 am Friday, September 1. La Sal Mountains, Park Avenue, and Courthouse Towers viewpoints, and Balanced Rock will close for two to four weeks in September. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082117.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081717.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:45:00 EST On Saturday, August 26, Arches National Park will offer a special presentation to share findings from the recently completed Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081717.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080117.htm Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:53:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to raise individual and motorcycle entrance fees in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080117.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071917.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:00:00 EST The price of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071917.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071417.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:37:00 EST The Windows Section of Arches National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30 for up to five weeks for construction. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071417.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062317.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:01:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062317.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news062317.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:01:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news062317.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news062317.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:01:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news062317.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062317.htm Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:01:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062317.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060917.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2017 12:07:00 EST The Devils Garden area of Arches National Park, including access to area hiking trails, is scheduled to reopen Friday, June 16th, at 7:00 a.m. The Fiery Furnace and Salt Valley Overlook areas are scheduled to close on Sunday, June 18th, at 7:00 p.m. for up to 28 days. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060917.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052217.htm Mon, 22 May 2017 08:15:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052217.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042817.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:58:00 EST The Devils Garden area of Arches National Park, including access to all area hiking trails, will be closed from April 30 through June 3 to allow construction crews to complete needed road work. During this period, vehicles may drive as far as the Sand Dune Arch trailhead where they will need to turn around. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042817.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042717.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:12:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1.6 million visitors to Arches National Park in 2016 spent $188.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 3,100 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $251.6 million (a 16.3% increase from 2015 and an 82.3 % increase since 2012). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news042717.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news033117.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:48:00 EST An extensive road construction project in Arches National Park is well underway. Park visitors should expect long lines and significant delays to enter the park during this phase of the project, especially April 8th through the 16th. The park road closes nightly, 7 pm to 7 am Sunday through Thursday, but remains open Friday and Saturday nights and during holiday weekends. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news033117.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news021417.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:00:00 EST The road through Arches National Park will be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. during a major road construction project scheduled to begin in March and continue through November of this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news021417.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121616-2.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:27:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Anthony Lott as the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). This is the first time the program will feature an artist residing in San Juan County, and focus on the southern parks of the group. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121616-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121616.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open all year, but the park’s visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121616.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news120516.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2016 08:52:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group will waive entrance fees several days in 2017 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news120516.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101716.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:13:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are expecting record visitation during the fall recess of Utah public schools, October 20 – 23. Officials are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101716.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101016.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2016 05:14:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2017 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101016.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092716.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:02:00 EST Effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, fire restrictions will be lifted for the State of Utah, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Park Service on lands in Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan Counties. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092716.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081516.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:17:00 EST A major road construction project in Arches National Park will begin in early 2017 with the bulk of work being accomplished March through October. The Devils Garden Campground will be closed March 1 through October 31, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081516.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062716.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:57:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062716.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062716.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:57:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062716.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news062716.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:57:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news062716.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news062716.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:57:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news062716.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news061316.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:40:00 EST A pavement resurfacing and repair work project is scheduled for this summer at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hoveweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news061316.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news061316.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:40:00 EST A pavement resurfacing and repair work project is scheduled for this summer at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hoveweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news061316.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061316.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:40:00 EST A pavement resurfacing and repair work project is scheduled for this summer at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hoveweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061316.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news061316.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:40:00 EST A pavement resurfacing and repair work project is scheduled for this summer at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hoveweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news061316.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051316.htm Fri, 13 May 2016 13:26:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051316.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051316.htm Fri, 13 May 2016 13:26:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051316.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050316.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 06:56:00 EST National Parks of the Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) are planning a number of special events in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050316.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050316.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 06:56:00 EST National Parks of the Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) are planning a number of special events in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050316.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news050316.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 06:56:00 EST National Parks of the Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) are planning a number of special events in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news050316.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news050316.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 06:56:00 EST National Parks of the Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) are planning a number of special events in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news050316.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040516.htm Tue, 05 Apr 2016 05:29:00 EST The 2nd stamp in the USPS series commemorating the centennial of the NPS features iconic Delicate Arch at Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040516.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news031116.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:44:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) has announced an application submission deadline of April 30 for 2016 commercial use authorizations (CUAs). https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news031116.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031116.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:44:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) has announced an application submission deadline of April 30 for 2016 commercial use authorizations (CUAs). https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031116.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031116.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:44:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) has announced an application submission deadline of April 30 for 2016 commercial use authorizations (CUAs). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031116.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news031116.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:44:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) has announced an application submission deadline of April 30 for 2016 commercial use authorizations (CUAs). https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news031116.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030416.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:32:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce Madeline Logowitz has been selected as the 2016 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030416.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news030416.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:32:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce Madeline Logowitz has been selected as the 2016 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news030416.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030416.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:32:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce Madeline Logowitz has been selected as the 2016 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030416.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news030416.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:32:00 EST The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce Madeline Logowitz has been selected as the 2016 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news030416.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012216.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:25:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks in late January and February as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012216.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012216.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:25:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks in late January and February as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012216.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news010516.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:47:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news010516.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news010516.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:47:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news010516.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news010516.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:47:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news010516.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news010516.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:47:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news010516.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121415.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:12:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are open all year, but the park’s visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121415.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news100915.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on alternatives to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches and Canyonlands national parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news100915.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news100915.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:15:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on alternatives to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches and Canyonlands national parks. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news100915.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news100515.htm Mon, 05 Oct 2015 04:31:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2016 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. The selected artist will help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news100515.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090415.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 06:02:00 EST Fourth graders and their families are eligible for free access to Federal lands and waters nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090415.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081415.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 07:10:00 EST Entrance, campground, and Fiery Furnace fees at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks will increase on October 1, 2015 in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081415.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071615.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:46:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is developing a Traffic Congestion Management Plan for Arches and Canyonlands national parks to consider ways to reduce parking congestion and related crowding problems in the parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071615.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news063015.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 05:09:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news063015.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032615.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2015 04:22:00 EST With the return of spring, many climbing routes or features inside Arches National Park again have been temporarily 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). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032615.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030915.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:02:00 EST Phase one of a construction project to expand capacity at the Delicate Arch/Wolfe Ranch trailhead parking which was scheduled to begin March 2, 2015 and last through April 2015 will now begin March 23, 2015 and last through May. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030915.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020915.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:40:00 EST Phase one of a construction project to expand capacity at the Delicate Arch/Wolfe Ranch trailhead parking lot is scheduled to begin March 2, 2015 and last through April 2015. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020915.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news020215.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2015 08:58:00 EST The National Park Service's Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce that Katrina Lund has been selected as the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news020215.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020215.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2015 08:58:00 EST The National Park Service's Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce that Katrina Lund has been selected as the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020215.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news020215.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2015 08:58:00 EST The National Park Service's Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce that Katrina Lund has been selected as the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news020215.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news020215.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2015 08:58:00 EST The National Park Service's Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce that Katrina Lund has been selected as the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news020215.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011015.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:29:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to raise entrance, campground, and Fiery Furnace fees at Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and input regarding strategies to manage vehicle congestion. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011015.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news010515.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:01:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments join national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2015 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks this year. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news010515.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news122914.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:08:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at Arches and the Needles district of Canyonlands between January 26, 2015 and January 29, 2015, as weather conditions allow. (Dates revised since original 12/29/14 news release) https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news122914.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news122914.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:08:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at Arches and the Needles district of Canyonlands between January 27, 2015 and January 29, 2015, as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news122914.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121314.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:46:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open all year, but the parks' visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121314.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news120114.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:33:00 EST Serena Supplee, 2014 Community Artist in the Parks, will show artwork she created during her tenure at the Moab Information Center on December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news120114.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111114.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:48:00 EST A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Delicate Arch/Wolfe Ranch Site Plan in Arches National Park was signed by the Intermountain Regional Director on November 3, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111114.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082614.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:20:00 EST An Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Delicate Arch/Wolfe Ranch Site Plan is now available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082614.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082014.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:49:00 EST Launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft within Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments, are now prohibited. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082014.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081814.htm Mon, 18 Aug 2014 10:54:00 EST Free day-use permits for canyoneering and rock climbing in Arches National Park are now available online. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news081814.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071314.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 05:19:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071314.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news071314.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 05:19:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news071314.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news071314.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 05:19:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news071314.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news071314.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 05:19:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news071314.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070714.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:32:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070714.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news070714.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:32:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news070714.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news070714.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:32:00 EST Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news070714.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061114.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:11:00 EST The Devils Garden Loop Road Trailhead will be closed from Monday, June 16th through Thursday, June 26th for completion of a major renovation. If necessary to protect park resources and alleviate vehicle congestion during this project closure, access to the park may be restricted. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061114.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052314a.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 12:22:00 EST The official launch of the Arches National Park quarter will be Friday, June 6, 2014 with a ceremony taking place at the Arches National Park Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. Shuttle buses will transport visitors to & from the event. Visitor Center access & services will be restricted that morning. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052314a.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052514.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 11:31:00 EST The Devils Garden Loop Road and Trailhead in Arches National Park will be closed from Monday, June 16th through Thursday, June 26th for completion of a major renovation project. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052514.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032014.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:41:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Serena Supplee as the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032014.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news032014.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:41:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Serena Supplee as the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news032014.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news032014.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:41:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Serena Supplee as the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news032014.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news032014.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:41:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Serena Supplee as the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news032014.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030514.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments as part of an Environmental Assessment (EA) process to analyze the effects of implementing parking congestion management strategies at the Delicate Arch/Wolfe Ranch area of Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030514.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020714.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:32:00 EST Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation within Arches and Canyonlands National Parks between February 13th and 20th as weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020714.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011314.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:42:00 EST A Climbing and Canyoneering Management Plan for Arches National Park was signed by the Regional Director. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011314.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news123013.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:30:00 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 2014. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news123013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news123013.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:30:00 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 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news123013.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news123013.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:30:00 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 2014. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news123013.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news123013.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2013 08:30:00 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 2014. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news123013.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121013.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:30:00 EST The 2014 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass is now available for purchase ($25). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121013.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:30:00 EST The 2014 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass is now available for purchase ($25). https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121013.htm https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news121013.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:30:00 EST The 2014 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass is now available for purchase ($25). https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news121013.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news121013.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:30:00 EST The 2014 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass is now available for purchase ($25). https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news121013.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news103113.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:19:00 EST Free family-oriented art lessons offered Saturday, November 9th, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news103113.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news102513.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:58:00 EST The Central Federal Highway Administration in cooperation with the NPS will rehabilitate, restore and resurface approximately 23 miles of road and pullouts in Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news102513.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082013.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:31:00 EST All four parks in the Southeast Utah Group will waive entrance fees on Sunday, August 25, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news082013.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080913.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:48:00 EST Effective 12:00am, Friday, August 9, 2013 fire restrictions will be lifted for the State of Utah, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service and US Forest Service on lands within Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan Counties. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080913.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080213.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:06:00 EST On the evening of August 11, 2013, Arches National Park will host a “Moon and Meteors” special event at Balanced Rock Viewpoint. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080213.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080113.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:31:00 EST The Devils Garden Loop Road and Trailhead (and all associated trails) in Arches National Park, will be temporarily closed on Friday, August 9th for installation of new vault toilets. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080113.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news073113.htm Wed, 31 Jul 2013 03:54:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that its Environmental Assessment for Road Maintenance in Arches National Park is available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news073113.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072913.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:37:00 EST The following climbing route in Arches National Park is again open to rock climbing: Harkonnen Castle (Dune), located on Ham Rock in the Garden of Eden area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072913.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072013.htm Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:04:00 EST Construction at the Devils Garden trailhead on weekdays from August 5 through early October, 2013, will cause traffic congestion and delays. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072013.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070913.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:10:00 EST The following climbing routes in Arches National Park are again open to rock climbing: The Pickle (near the Arches main entrance road), Crohn’s Odyssey, Left Route, Project One, Project Two (on Crohn’s Wall near Highway 191), Cuddlebunny Tower, False Start, North Marcher, Sand Hearse, and Unknown Marching Men (in the Klondike Bluffs area). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news070913.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062413.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:20:00 EST Due to the continued very high fire danger and current level of fire activity in the State of Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062413.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061113.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:46:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061113.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061013.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061013.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060313.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:51:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060313.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051313.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 12:04:00 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). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051313.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050413.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 08:29:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050413.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020813.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:33:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020813.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121512.htm Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:47:00 EST The National Park Service Southeastern Utah Group is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Community Artist in the Parks position. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121512.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121112.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:22:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news121112.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112812b.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:04:00 EST Arches National Park is open all year, but the park's visitor center's hours of operation change with the arrival of winter https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112812b.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112812a.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:58:00 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. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112812a.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091312.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:09:00 EST Fire restrictions are no longer in effect in the park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091312.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061412.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:25:00 EST Due to the continued very high fire danger and current level of fire activity in the State of Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061412.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060112.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:03:00 EST Visitors at Arches NP and Natural Bridges NM may see a rare planetary phenomenon on June 5, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060112.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051812.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 05:22:00 EST To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military the National Park Service is now offering an annual pass good for free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051812.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050112.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 05:34:00 EST On the evening of May 20, 2012, the skies over southeast Utah will host a rare celestial occurrence: a partial solar eclipse. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Natural Bridges National Monument will offer special ranger-led activities to help visitors enjoy this unique experience safely. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050112.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news04152012.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:40:00 EST Arches will offer special activities for Junior Rangers daily during National Parks Week (April 21-29, 2012). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news04152012.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030912.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:40:00 EST The Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks: Bates Wilson Legacy Fund is holding a kick-off event Saturday, March 10, at 4:00pm at LaSal Mountain Viewpoint. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030912.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012312.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:28:00 EST The Southeastern Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Community Artist in the Parks Program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012312.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011712.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:06:00 EST Park officials will begin burning piles of dead vegetation in several locations throughout Arches and Canyonlands National Parks over the next several weeks as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011712.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111111.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:06:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands National Parks announce visitor center hours of operation for winter 2011-2012. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111111.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092111.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:03:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep, and Natural Bridges) are beginning a process to develop a soundscape management plan and associated environmental assessment. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092111.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041811.htm Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Arches National Park has established a visitor use closure of the area known as “Highway 191 Boulders” or “the Arches Boulders” for protection of park resources. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041811.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031411.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031411.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012511.htm Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for its 2011 Community Artist in the Parks Program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012511.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112310.htm Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Victoria Carlson of Santa Fe, NM became the park's one-millionth visitor Saturday morning November 20th. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112310.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092810.htm Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Twenty-four Utah residents became new United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Arches National Park on Thursday, September 23rd. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092810.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072610.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072610.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052810.htm Sun, 30 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news052810.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031210.htm Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Community Artist in the Parks program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031210.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041410.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public comment on an environmental assessment/assessment of effect (EA/AEF) that analyzes the effects of maintaining the natural gas pipeline in Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041410.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040910.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST The four parks of the Southeast Utah Group; Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will waive all entrance fees during National Park Week which runs from April 17 through April 25, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040910.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040510.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Several brush piles and one prescribed fire are planned in parks of the Southeast Utah Group this spring. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040510.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032610.htm Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Ten students from Grand and San Juan Counties will have the opportunity to work in local national parks this summer as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Corps. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032610.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031010.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Local artist Chad Niehaus will be displaying some of the work he created during his tenure as 2009 Community Artist in the Parks at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news031010.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090911.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST From now until the end of October, Arches will be accepting online reservations for the popular Fiery Furnace tour. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090911.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071309.htm Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST The second of three "fee-free" weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071309.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061309.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news061309.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060109.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST The Community Artist-in-the-Parks program highlights the connection between artist and his/her inspiration. During the 2009 season, Chad Niehaus, a Moab, Utah artist, will be in the Southeast Utah Group National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news060109.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041009.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Ten students from Grand and San Juan Counties will have the opportunity to work in local national parks this summer as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Corps. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news041009.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030909.htm Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST The “Connect Trails to Parks” program of the National Park Service (NPS) has granted $100,000 for planning and coordination of the Lions Park Trail and Transportation Hub. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030909.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020209.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input for an environmental assessment on an Exotic Plant Management Plan that encompasses all four parks of the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news020209.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012909.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news012909.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011409.htm Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Join musician Christopher Layer and others for a special free musical program this weekend! https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011409.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092208.htm Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST The four parks of the Southeast Utah Group; Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will waive all entrance fees on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in observance of National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news092208.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080808.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Wall Arch, located along the popular Devils Garden Trail at Arches National Park collapsed sometime during the night of August 4, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news080808.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072908.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST A fire ban is in effect along the river corridors of the Colorado and Green Rivers within Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news072908.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news122107.htm Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment (EA) for its proposal to capture and radio collar 19 desert bighorn sheep in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news122107.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110507.htm Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110507.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091707.htm Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST All National Park Service sites, including Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument, will offer free visitor admission on September 29, 2007 for National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091707.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051107.htm Wed, 09 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The environmental assessment (EA) on the Salt Wash crossing of the Delicate Arch Trail in Arches National Park is available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news051107.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030907.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST Arches National Park is soliciting public comments regarding the development of a Climbing Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news030907.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011207.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), we are requesting comments from the public regarding proposed entrance fee increases for the National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Utah Group (SEUG). https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news011207.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112206.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Arches National Park is soliciting public comments on options for repair of the Salt Wash crossing on the trail to Delicate Arch. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news112206.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101806.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Arches National Park has extended the public review period for the draft Transportation Implementation Plan and Environmental Assessment to November 1, 2006 due to intermittent website problems. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101806.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101306.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Arches National Park Superintendent Laura Joss announced on Thursday morning, October 12th, that the trail to Delicate Arch and the road to the Delicate Arch Viewpoint have been reopened. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101306.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101006.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Heavy rains over the past seven days at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep National Monument have saturated the ground and caused flash flooding, significant mud deposits and associated rescues and closures. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news101006.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090806.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Arches National Park has released a draft Transportation Implementation Plan and Environmental Assessment for public review. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news090806.htm https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050606.htm Mon, 08 May 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news050606.htm