https://www.nps.gov/cany News releases from Canyonlands National Park. en-us 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/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/cany/learn/news/news062725.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:18:00 EST Fire danger is increasing in southeastern Utah due to prolonged drought and rising temperatures. On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument will increase fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062725.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/cany/learn/news/news050925.htm Fri, 09 May 2025 12:58:00 EST On Thursday May 8, 2025, National Park Service rangers responded to reports of a single motor vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist at the entrance to the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 71-year-old male patient, Bruce Griffith from Copper Mountain, CO, was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050925.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/cany/learn/news/news11012024.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:29:00 EST A major sediment slump in Narrow Canyon has altered water flow and created a new small rapid. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) should be worn between Dark Canyon and the North Wash Access point because of the rapidly changing conditions. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news11012024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news09182024.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:13:00 EST The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome disease in bats has been found in Utah at Canyonlands National Park (Needles district). At this time, there is no evidence of white-nose syndrome or bat mortality from the disease in the park or in Utah. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news09182024.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/cany/learn/news/news07132024.htm Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:19:00 EST On Friday July 12, 2024, a 911 text initiated a search operation for two individuals at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. When found, they were already deceased. San Juan County Sheriff's Office and the National Park Service are investigating the incident. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news07132024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news07032024.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) appreciates the public's participation in the first round of civic engagement for Canyonlands National Park’s comprehensive river management planning (CRMP) process, which occurred in spring 2024. A public comment summary report is now available online. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news07032024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05152024.htm Wed, 15 May 2024 11:29:00 EST Law enforcement park rangers at Canyonlands National Park are seeking information from the public to help identify suspects involved in an archeological theft incident at Cave Spring Cowboy Camp in the Needles district of the park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05152024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05032024.htm Fri, 03 May 2024 05:30:00 EST Canyonlands National Park is embarking on a multi-year reconfiguration of Grand View Point parking lot to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety. Construction work in 2024 will occur between July and September. During this time, Grand View Point Overlook, Grand View Point Trail, and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) of park road will be closed from 6 a.m. Mondays to 4 p.m. Thursdays, reopening for public use on weekends. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05032024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news02282024.htm Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:27:00 EST Canyonlands National Park is beginning planning for a comprehensive river management plan for the Green and Colorado rivers and is asking for initial public input. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news02282024.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/cany/learn/news/news11282023.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:05:00 EST A sizable rockfall occurred on the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park, north of the Labyrinth campsites. The affected section of roadway is temporarily closed to all vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, until park staff can remove the boulders, repair the road, and assess the stability of the cliffs above. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news11282023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10102023.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:53:00 EST On Monday October 9, 2023, Grand County Dispatch received a report of an unresponsive person at Grand View Point at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. The visitor, a 63-year-old woman from Washington state, was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10102023.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/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/cany/learn/news/news06292023.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:29:00 EST On Wednesday June 28, 2023, Grand County Dispatch received a report of an unresponsive female in Willow Flat Campground at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. The visitor, a 61-year-old female from Indiana, was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news06292023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news04252023.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:02:00 EST At approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, Canyonlands National Park staff at Hans Flat received a visitor report of an unoccupied vehicle in the Maze District. A search and rescue team of National Park Service employees was quickly assembled to locate the individual associated with the vehicle. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news04252023.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/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/cany/learn/news/news10182022.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:12:00 EST Shafer Trail Road will close intermittently for required maintenance October 24-27, October 31-November 3, and November 7-10 (Mondays through Thursdays). The closure applies to all use including mountain bikes, motorcycles, four-wheel-drive vehicles and hikers. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10182022.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/cany/learn/news/news07202022.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:20:00 EST On the evening of Sunday, July 17, 2022, Canyonlands National Park staff received a report of a missing male subject who was overdue after attempting a short hike from Elephant Hill in the Needles District. A joint search and rescue team comprised of Canyonlands and Mesa Verde National Park Service staff and San Juan County personnel was assembled to locate the individual. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news07202022.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/cany/learn/news/news05232022.htm Mon, 23 May 2022 04:31:00 EST Canyonlands National Park advises visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking this Memorial Day weekend. Visitors should plan ahead and have back-up itineraries if they intend to visit Canyonlands. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05232022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051622.htm Mon, 16 May 2022 04:25:00 EST On Thursday, May 12, Canyonlands National Park staff received a report of an abandoned vehicle at Grand View Point in the Island in the Sky district. A search and rescue team of National Park Service and San Juan County personnel was assembled to locate the owner of the vehicle. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051622.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/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/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/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/cany/learn/news/new031921.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:02:00 EST The Elephant Hill four-wheel-drive (4WD) road located in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park will be closed from April 5-15, 2021 to undergo some much-needed repairs. During this closure all day-use and overnight permits will be unavailable. Please make alternate plans. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/new031921.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/cany/learn/news/news102320.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:07:00 EST Beginning November 10, all Canyonlands National Park backcountry and river permit reservations will be available on Recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news102320.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/cany/learn/news/news032720.htm Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:18:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks announce additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from local public health authorities. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news032720.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030620.htm Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:06:00 EST The Green and Colorado rivers pass through the heart of Canyonlands National Park and afford visitors a unique perspective. In order to protect this unique experience and ensure safe boating, permits are required for all overnight and single day river trips. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030620.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/cany/learn/news/national-park-service-withdraws-previous-guidance-on-street-legal-off-road-vehicles-for-park-roads-in-utah.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:45:00 EST National Park Service Withdraws Previous Guidance on Street-Legal, Off-Road Vehicles for Park Roads in Utah https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/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/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/cany/learn/news/news051719.htm Fri, 17 May 2019 13:08:00 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/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/cany/learn/news/news013119.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:58:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, Arches and Canyonlands national parks resumed operations this week. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news013119.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news113018.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:01:00 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/cany/learn/news/news113018.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news111518.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:58:00 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/cany/learn/news/news111518.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news110618.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:36:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released a prospectus for the award of up to five new concession contracts to operate guided interpretive backcountry mountain bike tours within Canyonlands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news110618.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090718.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:01:00 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/cany/learn/news/news090718.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090518.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:08:00 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/cany/learn/news/news090518.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062518.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:25:00 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/cany/learn/news/news062518.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news061418.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:59:00 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/cany/learn/news/news061418.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/cany/learn/news/news051818.htm Fri, 18 May 2018 11:55:00 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 May 25, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051818.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news042618.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:42:00 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/cany/learn/news/news042618.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news041218.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:06:00 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/cany/learn/news/news041218.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012618.htm Fri, 26 Jan 2018 08:39:00 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/cany/learn/news/news012618.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121517.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 04:53:00 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/cany/learn/news/news121517.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news112017.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:49:00 EST Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open all year, but the park’s visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter. Read more about visitor center hours and permitting information. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news112017.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news080117.htm Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:11:00 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/cany/learn/news/news080117.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news071917.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:57:00 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/cany/learn/news/news071917.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news070717.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:36:00 EST Road construction on Shafer Trail at Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park will result in its closure to all travel weekdays from July 18 through July 28. The road will be open on weekends. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news070717.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/cany/learn/news/news052217.htm Mon, 22 May 2017 08:30:00 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/news052217.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news042717.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:32:00 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/cany/learn/news/news042717.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news010617.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 04:47:00 EST Loop A of The Needles Campground in Canyonlands National Park will be available by reservation only beginning March 15, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news010617.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121616.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:06:00 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/cany/learn/news/news121616.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121616-2.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:44:00 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/cany/learn/news/news121616-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news120516.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:45:00 EST The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service is waiving 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/cany/learn/news/news120516.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news101716.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:15:00 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/cany/learn/news/news101716.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news101016.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2016 05:28:00 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/cany/learn/news/news101016.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news092716.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:17:00 EST Effective 12:01 am on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, fire restrictions will be lifted for the State of Utah, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Park Service (NPS) on lands in Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news092716.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/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/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/cany/learn/news/news050616.htm Fri, 06 May 2016 13:13:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released a prospectus for the award of up to 18 new concession contracts to operate Guided Interpretive Whitewater River Tours within Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050616.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/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/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/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/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/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news121415.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/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/hove/learn/news/news090415.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 08:11:00 EST Fourth graders and their families are eligible for free access to Federal lands and waters nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/hove/learn/news/news090415.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news090415.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 08:11:00 EST Fourth graders and their families are eligible for free access to Federal lands and waters nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news090415.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090415.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 08:11:00 EST Fourth graders and their families are eligible for free access to Federal lands and waters nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090415.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news083115.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2015 06:42:00 EST The International Dark-Sky Association has granted Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park status to Canyonlands National Park, an honor reserved for the darkest of dark skies and the most stunning of starscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news083115.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/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news081415.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news081415.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2015 07:10:00 EST Entrance, campground, and Fiery Furnace fees at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and entrance fees at Natural Bridges National Monument will increase on October 1, 2015 in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the parks. https://www.nps.gov/nabr/learn/news/news081415.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news073015.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:31:00 EST The National Park Service has announced that permits will be required for all motor vehicle and bicycle day use on White Rim and Elephant Hill roads in Canyonlands National Park as of September 1, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news073015.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news071615.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:39:00 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/cany/learn/news/news071615.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news063015.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 05:21:00 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/news063015.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031615.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:48:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to require permits for all motor vehicle and bicycle day use on the White Rim and Elephant Hill roads in Canyonlands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031615.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/cany/learn/news/news011015.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2015 06:53:00 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/cany/learn/news/news011015.htm https://www.nps.gov/nabr/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/nabr/learn/news/news010515.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news010515.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/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/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news121314.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news1007.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 06:31:00 EST In commemoration of the 50th anniversaries of the Wilderness Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the establishment of Canyonlands National Park, residents of Utah’s Grand and San Juan Counties are invited to participate in a series of special hikes every Saturday throughout the month of October. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news1007.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090514.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2014 07:57:00 EST Canyonlands National Park’s 50th Anniversary ceremony and dinner at the Needles on Friday, September 12th, as well as the shuttle service from Moab to the Needles and back, is now full. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090514.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news082014.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/cany/learn/news/news070714.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 04:56:00 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/news070714.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060414.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:41:00 EST A section of the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park will be closed from July 7th through July 11th to allow for replacement of a large culvert under the road. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060414.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060314.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:55:00 EST On the morning of May 21, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office was notified by SW Energy and the State of Utah, Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining of a leaking oil well in the Salt Wash field south of I-70, approximately 12 miles southeast of the town of Green River, Utah. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060314.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news053014.htm Fri, 30 May 2014 12:29:00 EST Due to rising temperatures, mountain snowpack in the Upper Colorado River basin is melting and generating high flows on the Colorado and Green Rivers through Canyonlands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news053014.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/cany/learn/news/news03142014.htm Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:17:00 EST Beginning May 1, 2014 all overnight, backcountry permit holders for Upper Salt and Salt-Horse backcountry zones in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park are required to store food and beverages, associated containers, garbage, and all other scented items at least 100 feet from camp in a hard-sided, bear-resistant container. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news03142014.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/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news020714.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012014.htm Mon, 20 Jan 2014 04:29:00 EST A new on-line permit reservation system for Canyonlands National Park is now accepting reservations for all park backcountry permits and Needles District group campsites. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012014.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/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/cany/learn/news/news121313.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2013 04:57:00 EST Arches' and Canyonlands' visitor center operations are reduced during the winter affecting how and where backcountry permits for Canyonlands will be available. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121313.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news082013.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:56:00 EST All four parks of the Southeast Utah Group will waive entrance fees on Sunday, August 25th, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news082013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news0801513.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2013 06:34:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that overnight backcountry permit holders for Chesler Park and Elephant Canyon backpacking campsites and the Peekaboo vehicle campsite in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, will be required to pack out their human waste beginning September 22, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news0801513.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news080913.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2013 04:41:00 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/cany/learn/news/news080913.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news073113.htm Wed, 31 Jul 2013 03:45:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for the award of two (2) concession contracts for River Transportation and Haul-Out Services within Canyonlands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news073113.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062413.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:56:00 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/cany/learn/news/news062413.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060313.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:22:00 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/cany/learn/news/news060313.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news052313.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 12:46:00 EST Maintenance on the Potash Road within Canyonlands National Park will cause 45-minute delays and a temporary road closure. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news052313.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051313.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 12:34:00 EST Beginning September 1, 2013, Canyonlands National Park will be changing the reservation process for backcountry permits. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051313.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/050413.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 08:44:00 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/cany/learn/news/050413.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news032513.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:55:00 EST On March 28, 2013, crews will begin a project to improve plant diversity and camping conditions along the rivers in Canyonlands. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news032513.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/121412.htm Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:47:00 EST The National Park Service Southeastern Utah Group is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Community Artist in the Parks program. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/121412.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news121112.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:00:00 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/cany/learn/news/news121112.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news112812b.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:39:00 EST Canyonlands National Park is open all year, but the park's visitor centers' hours of operation change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news112812b.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news112812a.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:24:00 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/cany/learn/news/news112812a.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news091312.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:21:00 EST Fire restrictions are no longer in effect in the park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news091312.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news061512.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:33:00 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/cany/learn/news/news061512.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051813.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 05:54:00 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/cany/learn/news/news051813.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05012012-2.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 05:54:00 EST On the evening of May 20, 2012, the skies over southeast Utah will host a rare celestial occurrence: a partial solar eclipse. Arches, Canyonlands and Natural Bridges will offer special ranger-led activities to help visitors enjoy this unique experience safely. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05012012-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05012012.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 04:45:00 EST On Saturday, May 12, 2012, State Highway 313 (the main access road to Island in the Sky) will be temporarily closed to vehicles for the Thelma & Louise Half Marathon. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news05012012.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030912.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:48:00 EST The Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are hosting a kick-off event at Arches NP on Satuday, March 10. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030912.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news020611.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:13:00 EST Limited staffing in the backcountry reservation office means reduced phone service for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news020611.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012312.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:08:00 EST The Southeastern Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Community Artist in the Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news012312.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news011712.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:10:00 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/cany/learn/news/news011712.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/winter-visitor-center-hours-and-closure.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:56:00 EST Canyonlands National Park is open all year, but visitor center hours of operation change with the arrival of winter. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/winter-visitor-center-hours-and-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news092111.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:38:00 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/cany/learn/news/news092111.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news091311.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:19:00 EST After months of closure due to flooding, the White Road Road has been repaired and is open to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news091311.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news082311.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:07:00 EST The west side of the White Rim Road remains impassable to motor vehicles due to flood damage. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news082311.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051311.htm Thu, 12 May 2011 20:00:00 EST The west side of the popular backcountry White Rim Road at Canyonlands National Park has been closed due to flooding brought on by rising water levels in the Green River. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051311.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/news082410.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST The Mineral Bottom road is now open and passable, making a full White Rim loop possible for the first time since last August. https://www.nps.gov/cany/news082410.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031511.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Effective March 31, 2011, Canyonlands National Park will implement a new permit fee for private river trips on the Green and Colorado Rivers within the park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031511.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031411.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031411.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030111.htm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Permits are required for day use from March 1 through May 31, 2011, and may be obtained in advance. Group size for day use is limited to 15 people and 3 motorized vehicles (including motorcycles). https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030111.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news012511.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news052810.htm Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news052810.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news040910.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news040510.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news032610.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031210.htm Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Community Artist in the Parks program. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news031210.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news030810.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/cany/learn/news/news030810.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news071309.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news061309.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news061309.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060209.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 Neihaus, a Moab, Utah artist, will be in the Southeast Utah Group National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news060209.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news041009.htm Sun, 12 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/cany/learn/news/news041009.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news020209.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news092208.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news072908.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Fire restrictions are in effect along the river corridors of the Colorado and Green Rivers within Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news072908.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news122107.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news100407.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST An environmental assessment (EA) on the proposed expansion and rehabilitation of the Island in the Sky visitor center in Canyonlands National Park is available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news100407.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news091707.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news06202007.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Canyonlands National Park is soliciting public comments for the repair and expansion of the Island in the Sky visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news06202007.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/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/cany/learn/news/news011207.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news092006.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST In recognition of National Public Lands Day, entrance fees and commercial tour fees will be waived at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and at Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news092006.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050506.htm Thu, 04 May 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050506.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10102002.htm Wed, 09 Oct 2002 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that it has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the recently completed environmental assessment (EA) regarding recreational access to Middle Salt Creek Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news10102002.htm https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062102.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2002 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service has released the Environmental Assessment (EA) that evaluates a range of alternatives for recreational access in Salt Creek Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news062102.htm