The iconic "Mighty 5" national parks highlight Utah's natural vistas and are often go-to destinations for tourism, both locally and nationwide. But how do they compare with the other 58 national parks ...

If you’re doing a full loop through Utah’s Mighty 5, here’s a 7-day itinerary that hits all five parks without rushing. Day 1: Zion National Park Day 2: Zion (Angels Landing or The Narrows) ...

More than 11 million people visited Utah's national parks last year, a 5% increase over the previous year. National park visitation in the state grew 100% between 2005 and 2024.

The largest of Utah’s national parks at 337,000 acres, it’s divided into four districts, each with its own distinct recreation opportunities. They are: Island in the Sky, The Maze, Needles and ...

In a new video, Rep. Celeste Maloy the STARS Act. If passed, it could create an extra free entry day for national parks in ...

Colorado City received about 141 acres of BLM land to build an airport on the Arizona Strip, the BLM announced. Campfire is restricted in Utah, most recently Zion National Park, in response to ...

Utah's 46 state parks, combined, attracted over 12.9 million visits in 2024, a 7.5% increase over the previous record set in 2023, according to a KSL.com analysis of Utah Division of State Parks data.

A trip to Utah's five national parks will give you the feeling that you've landed on Mars. Known as the Mighty Five, these parks pack fantastical natural wonders. On a recent 10-day road trip from ...

Hike and explore Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ national parks on this 10-day tour The North Windows are among the largest arches in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times) ...

With several notices beforehand, Utah's national parks geared up for battle against the anticipated crowds for Memorial Day weekend. Now, as the dust settles, the parks are reviewing what happened ...

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 ...