Yet, despite the crowds, it’s my favorite of the Utah national parks is Zion, a true “hikers’” park. It’s also where I spent the most time since I stayed 30 minutes away for a month.

Utah’s national parks are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You don’t need to go on a weekend in July between the hours of 8am and 5pm. This is, as you might expect, the absolute worst ...

Visitors to Utah’s national parks in 2023 — nearly 16 million of them — contributed $3 billion to the state economy, supporting 26,500 jobs, according to the National Park Service.

Utah's national parks saw 11 million visitors in 2023, a 5% increase. Federal funding for Utah's parks totaled $48.9 million in 2023, plus $143 million since 2021.

Utah’s national parks alone brought in $3 billion to the state economy in 2023 and supported over 26,500 jobs. Meanwhile, the National Parks Service as a whole generated $10 for every $1 it ...

Utah's state parks set a new visitation record with 12.9 million visits in 2024. Sand Hollow State Park surpassed three national parks in popularity, attracting 1.53 million visitors.

SALT LAKE CITY — A resolution will be introduced in the Utah State Legislature to allow the state to co-manage the "Mighty Five" national parks. Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, told FOX 13 News he ...

A new RVShare report identifies less crowded "dupes" to the most famous parks that might be easier to visit this year. The alternative for the iconic Zion National Park is another Utah national ...

When searching for job openings at Utah’s national parks, as of April 7, 2025, most park websites say “No jobs open to the general public are available at this time. Other opportunities may be ...