THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park can enjoy sweeping views of the park’s remarkable geodiversity while taking advantage of cooler temperatures at overlooks that sit near 8,000 feet. When surrounding areas reach triple-digit heat, many of the park’s viewpoints can be up to 20 degrees cooler, offering an appealing retreat for those seeking fresh air and dramatic scenery.
Official NPS sourceBryce Canyon National Park today announced it welcomed 1,967,367 recreation visits in 2025, reflecting the implementation of a more precise and refined visitor counting method that will significantly enhance future planning and park management.
Official NPS sourceBryce Canyon National Park fire managers plan to conduct pile burning operations this winter and early spring as conditions allow. These pile burns are part of a 55-acre fuel reduction project to minimize wildfire risk and protect park infrastructure, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan.
Official NPS sourceBryce Canyon National Park invites the public to share thoughts on several strategies to improve the horseback riding experience at the park.
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Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning June 1 at 12:01 a.m.
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Construction on a popular Bryce Canyon National Park hiking and biking path that connects some of the park's most spectacular views is slated to begin in late May and last five months.
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A ranger at Bryce Canyon National Park has died from injuries sustained after tripping and falling while on-duty. Around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, Park Ranger Tom Lorig was working with park visitors at Bryce Canyon’s annual Astronomy Festival. While directing a visitor to a shuttle bus, Ranger Lorig fell and struck his head on a large rock. Finding him unresponsive, the visitor quickly notified a nearby law enforcement ranger. National park rangers, medically-trained bystanders, and local EMS personnel cooperated to provide initial life-saving care, but were unsuccessful in reviving Ranger Lorig. He was 78 years old.
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Utah Prairie Dog Day will return on Thursday, May 9 and feature ranger-led prairie dog viewing, family-friendly activity booths and a special keynote presentation by David Eads, an ecologist with the U.S. Geologic Survey. The event is free with park admission. For a detailed schedule, please visit go.nps.gov/UtahPrairieDogDay.
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Beginning May 8, those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park will be able to make reservations online via Recreation.gov. This will replace the old system, in which visitors were required to attend a 4 p.m. ticket lottery at the Visitor Center on the day of the hike.
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Planning a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park this spring? Today the park announced updated facilities, concessions and shuttle information for its 2024 spring season. No reservations are required to enter Bryce Canyon National Park, but planning ahead will help park visitors to enjoy a predictable visit even on the busiest days.
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Beginning April 1, those planning to ride private stock within Bryce Canyon National Park will be able to make ride reservations online via Recreation.gov. This will replace the old system, by which reservations were made by calling or e-mailing designated park staff during regular business hours. Information on private ride reservations as well as wrangler-led horse and mule rides can be found at go.nps.gov/BryceHorse.
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