https://www.nps.gov/tica News releases from Timpanogos Cave National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/6-12-2024-opening-date.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:24:00 EST After much anticipation, Timpanogos Cave National Monument is thrilled to announce the reopening of our cave tours for summer 2024. Starting June 14, 2024, adventurers of all ages will once again have the opportunity to delve into the mesmerizing depths of Timpanogos Cave National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/6-12-2024-opening-date.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-will-open-june-16.htm Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:48:00 EST Cave tours and trail at Timpanogos Cave National Monument will begin June 16, 2023. The necessary repairs to the trail and safety structures have been completed and visitors will be able to start hiking to the caves this weekend. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-will-open-june-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-delayed-opening.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 12:29:00 EST The trail and tours to Timpanogos Cave will remain closed until late June due to trail damage following the unprecedented winter snowpack. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-delayed-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-celebrates-100-years.htm Tue, 02 May 2023 07:36:00 EST Timpanogos Cave National Monument is excited to announce opening for cave tours for 2023. Due to unprecedented snow in Utah and the resulting damage to the trail, cave tours will begin tentatively on May 31th to allow park staff more time to clear snow and repair the trail. Tickets are available for purchase up to 30 days in advance starting May 14th. The visitor center will be open May 17th. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-celebrates-100-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/gosp/learn/news/brandon-flint-superintendent.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:52:00 EST Brandon Flint has been selected as the new superintendent of three parks located in Utah and Wyoming. https://www.nps.gov/gosp/learn/news/brandon-flint-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/brandonflint.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:00 EST National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Brandon Flint as the superintendent for a group of three parks in Wyoming and Utah. The park group includes Golden Spike National Historical Park, Fossil Butte National Monument and Timpanogos Cave National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/brandonflint.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/centennial-news-release.htm Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:15:00 EST Timpanogos Cave National Monument is excited to announce opening for cave tours for its 100th year. Cave tours will begin on May 18th with tickets available for purchase up to 30 days in advance. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/centennial-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2021-8-14-centennial.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:23:00 EST With the 100th birthday of Timpanogos Cave National Monument on the horizon, the National Park Service is kicking off the centennial count down with a calendar of events for the 2021-2022 year. With activities in the canyon to special events in the surrounding community, there is something for everyone to celebrate 100 years of Timpanogos Cave National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2021-8-14-centennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/utah-county-joins-the-natural-history-museum-of-utah-and-its-partners-to-introduce-explorer-corps.htm Tue, 25 May 2021 08:57:00 EST Ever wondered what is unique about each of Utah’s 29 counties? The Natural History Museum of Utah is helping spotlight natural and cultural history wonders in each of them with the Natural History Explorer Corps, launching Memorial Day Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/utah-county-joins-the-natural-history-museum-of-utah-and-its-partners-to-introduce-explorer-corps.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-open-for-the-season-friday-may-28.htm Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:53:00 EST Due to the cold, dark nature of the cave environment, masks will required covering both mouth and nose throughout the cave tour, as well as in the Visitor Center and in congestion areas near restrooms, the cave entrance waiting area and the tour exit. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-open-for-the-season-friday-may-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-certified-by-international-dark-sky-association-as-urban-night-sky-place.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are pleased to announce the certification of Timpanogos Cave National Monument as an IDA Urban Night Sky Place. Timpanogos Cave is the first National Park Service unit to receive this certification, which recognizes sites near or surrounded by large urban areas which actively promote an authentic nighttime experience in the midst of a significant artificial light at night. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-certified-by-international-dark-sky-association-as-urban-night-sky-place.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-volunteer-dies-during-early-morning-trail-patrol.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:00 EST Rangers, Utah County Sheriff’s Deputies, Search and Rescue, and the Lone Peak Fire District paramedics responded to a 911 call of an unconscious man approximately 1.2 miles up the Timpanogos Cave Trail just after 6:05 am on Thursday, July 16. CPR was in progress when rescuers arrived on scene but efforts to revive the patient, 57 year old park volunteer Kevin Bodily, were ultimately unsuccessful. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-volunteer-dies-during-early-morning-trail-patrol.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/illegal-fireworks-likely-cause-of-weekend-wildfire-at-timpanogos-cave-national-monument.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:32:00 EST Illegal fireworks are suspected as the cause of a wildfire at Timpanogos Cave National Monument on Saturday, June 27. The fire began at approximately 11:30 pm, at the same time that the nearby Traverse Fire was threatening structures in Lehi and Draper. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/illegal-fireworks-likely-cause-of-weekend-wildfire-at-timpanogos-cave-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-trail-opens-for-hiking.htm Thu, 28 May 2020 06:40:00 EST Beginning May 29, the park will reopen daily access to the Timpanogos Cave trail, popular for scenic views and fitness walking. Park restrooms will also be open, and rangers will be available for safety and to assist visitors. Virtual cave tours will be made available for home viewing. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-trail-opens-for-hiking.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-issues-request-for-proposals-for-food-and-beverage-vendors.htm Tue, 28 May 2019 08:37:00 EST The National Park Service has issued a Request for Proposals for new food and beverage services at Timpanogos Cave National Monument in order to provide visitors the opportunity to obtain food and beverages on site to enhance their cave tour hike or other activity. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-national-monument-issues-request-for-proposals-for-food-and-beverage-vendors.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-2019-opening-with-new-visitor-center.htm Wed, 22 May 2019 10:24:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce the completion of the new Timpanogos Cave visitor center and the start of summer cave tours on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-2019-opening-with-new-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-rfei-food-trucks.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:55:00 EST Timpanogos Cave is seeking public interest and input on its proposed mobile food and beverage service at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The new visitor center, currently under construction, will have parking space available for a food truck, and with the Request for Expressions of Interest it welcomes responses from the public and businesses. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-rfei-food-trucks.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/proposed-fee-change.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:20:00 EST Timpanogos Cave National Monument is seeking public comment on its proposal to increase cave tour ticket fees in order to help address deferred maintenance needs while significantly improving customer service by increasing the number of cave tours available daily and potentially extending the tour season in spring and fall. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/proposed-fee-change.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/new-exhibits-along-trail.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:46:00 EST New Exhibits Along Timpanogos Cave Trail Focus on Geologic History, Wildlife, Plants, Safety, Fitness and Health Hikers who embark on the Timpanogos Cave trail now have even more to motivate them along the way. Thanks to a generous donation from Intermountain Healthcare Live Well and the support of the Friends of Timpanogos Cave, visitors can enjoy a series of new exhibits as they hike the 1.5-mile trail to the caves. The new exhibits feature a geologic walk through time, exploring millions of years of earth history layer by geologic layer, along with interpreting history, wildlife, plant identification and more. Finally, a series of exhibits focus on safety, fitness, and healthy practices to get people excited to get in shape and get outdoors! https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/new-exhibits-along-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/closing-2018-new-contact-station.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:32:00 EST The National Park Service is pleased to announce that it has awarded a contract for construction of a new Timpanogos Cave visitor contact station to the Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company of Salt Lake City. Work is expected to begin immediately after Labor Day, with completion anticipated in early June of 2019. The park will offer its final cave tours of the 2018 season and close its current visitor center for good on Monday, September 3. The Cave Trail will be closed to hikers after September 3 to ensure safety in and around the construction site. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/closing-2018-new-contact-station.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/news-release-timpanogos-cave-assists-in-search-for-missing-woman.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 11:06:00 EST Photos taken by a National Park Service (NPS) wildlife monitoring camera in February were posted this week on a private Facebook page dedicated to the search for Jerika Alvey Binks. The NPS wildlife camera, used only in the winter months, had been located approximately halfway up the Timpanogos Cave trail, an area closed to public entry. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/news-release-timpanogos-cave-assists-in-search-for-missing-woman.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-closing-for-winter.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:42:00 EST Timpanogos Cave National Monument will close for the 2015 season - last day for tours October 11. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-closing-for-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-2014-season-begins.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:02:00 EST Visitors have been buying tickets to tour Timpanogos Cave for 92 years, and on May 5, they will finally be able to do it on-line. Daily tours begin Saturday, May 10 and are expected to run through late September. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-2014-season-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-closes-for-season-and-proposes-slight-increase-in-cave-tour-prices.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2013 11:08:00 EST Timpanogos Cave closes for season September 22, proposes slight increase in Cave Tour Prices to fund on-line ticket reservation system next year https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-closes-for-season-and-proposes-slight-increase-in-cave-tour-prices.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-open-for-tours.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 05:30:00 EST Timpanogos Cave will kick off its 90th summer season Memorial day weekend, with the first cave tour of the year on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Tours will be offered until late September. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-open-for-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/quail-fire.htm Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:51:00 EST The closure in American Fork Canon has been partially lifted, allowing access to Timpanogos Cave National Monument for cave tours. The visitor center and concessions will open at 7:00am with the first hike to the caves at 7:20am. Visitors who purchased tickets in advance for Friday, July 6, 2012 will have their tickets honored. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/quail-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/thanking-americas-armed-forces.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 04:20:00 EST To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/thanking-americas-armed-forces.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/opening-day-2012.htm Tue, 08 May 2012 16:45:00 EST Starting Saturday May 12, 2012 visitors should add a visit to Timpanogos Cave National Monument to their “must do” outdoor activities list for the season. The visitor center will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Labor Day, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of the season. Cave tour tickets may be purchased up to thirty days in advance starting May 12 by calling the visitor center at (801) 756-5238 and using a credit card. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/opening-day-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2012-ea-revisit.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has reevaluated alternatives for the Environmental Assessment regarding the construction of a new visitor facility at the cave trailhead of Timpanogos Cave National Monument as well as the construction of an interagency center in conjunction with the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Pleasant Grove Ranger District (PGRD) at the mouth of American Fork Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2012-ea-revisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/open-during-construction.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:07:00 EST Timpanogos Cave Remains Open During Construction https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/open-during-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2011-opening.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Timpanogos Cave Open for Tours on Friday, May 27, 2011 Cave tour tickets may be purchased up to thirty days in advance starting May 27 by calling the visitor center at (801) 756-5238 and using a credit card. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2011-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/delayed-opening-2011.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/delayed-opening-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2009npldclosing.htm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Timpanogos Cave National Monument Celebrates National Public Lands Day on September 26, 2009 with free cave tours. The caves and cave trail close for the season on October 19, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/2009npldclosing.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-trail-reopens.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Timpanogos Cave reopens cave trail https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-trail-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Timpanogos Cave NM Celebrates National Public Lands Day with Free Cave Tours https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-trail-rehabilitation.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Timpanogos Cave Trail Rehabilitation Work During Weekdays Caves and Cave Trail Open Weekends and Holidays https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/timpanogos-cave-trail-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST News Release for new superintendent https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/fran-mainella.htm Thu, 18 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Fran Mainella becomes first NPS director to visit Timpanogos Cave https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/news/fran-mainella.htm