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I’ve Visited 30+ National Parks—and This Is My Favorite to Visit During the Winter for Few Crowds and Scenic Drives

Zion National Park is stunning and peaceful in winter, with fewer crowds and rare access to scenic drives by personal vehicle ...

Zion National Park event attracts hundreds of visitors for shutdown recovery

P roceeds from a recent art festival held in Zion National Park will now support the park as it recovers from the government ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

After nearly 2 years, one of Zion’s ‘most cherished destinations’ is back open to the public

After a two-year closure, visitors to Zion National Park can again enjoy the popular hanging gardens and shady alcove at Weeping Rock. The park reopened the trail and shuttle stop 7 on Friday. Since a ...
KUTV

Zion National Park grapples with tourism surge amid federal shutdown

SPRINGDALE, Utah (KUTV) — Zion National Park faced large crowds and low staffing as the government shutdown entered its third week. During the shutdown, the park has not collected its typical $35 ...
FOX 13 Utah

Are Utah's 'Mighty 5' national parks back to normal after shutdown?

Thanks to funds that mainly came in from the non-profit Zion Forever, with an assist from the state, the effects of the ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Visitors continue to flock to Zion National Park amid government shutdown. Here’s what’s keeping it open.

Spingdale • Dark orange signs that read “ENTRANCE FEE DONATIONS” in bold white letters currently dot the walls of Zion National Park’s visitor center. To some visitors, it may be the only real ...
Yahoo

These national parks are even better to visit in the winter

Winter might not be the traditional season for a national park getaway, but that’s exactly what makes it magical. With fewer crowds, peaceful snowy landscapes, and a chance to see wildlife in a ...