Arches National Park News
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Fatality at Arches National Park
May 26, 2023 | 2:36 pm
Arches National Park staff responded to a report of CPR in progress on Devils Garden Trail. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 69-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality at Arches National Park
May 16, 2023 | 9:52 am
On Monday May 15, 2023, National Park Service rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress at Devils Garden Campground in Arches National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 73-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Don’t forget your reservation! Arches will implement pilot timed entry system from April 1 through October 31, 2023
March 28, 2023 | 5:25 pm
From April 1 to October 31, 2023, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, visitors will need to purchase a timed entry reservation in advance to enter the park.
Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Southeast Utah National Parks
March 21, 2023 | 12:06 pm
Beginning March 27, 2023, and continuing through April, park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks.
Fatality at Arches National Park
March 13, 2023 | 9:25 am
On Sunday March 12, 2023, National Park Service rangers responded to a report of CPR in progress at Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and the 56-year-old male patient was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fatality at Arches National Park
February 24, 2023 | 4:23 pm
On February 24, 2023, a 71-year-old male from Massachusetts was hiking in Arches National Park with his wife and son. The individual was witnessed collapsing to the ground and becoming unresponsive. Emergency personnel responded from Classic Air Medical, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Grand County. CPR was performed on the individual, who was then pronounced deceased at the scene.
Arches will implement updated pilot timed entry system in 2023
December 16, 2022 | 12:00 pm
Arches will implement an updated pilot timed entry system in 2023.
2023 Community Artists in the Parks Announced
November 22, 2022 | 4:43 pm
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Jess Hough as the 2023 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP). Jess Hough is a local carpenter/handyman and artist based in Moab. Primarily an illustrator, she’s recently been working on developing DIY methods for at-home printmaking using reclaimed/recycled materials. Jess enjoys working on landscapes and environments inspired by red rock canyons and all the amazing natural features of Utah's deserts. About her upcoming tenure as Community Artist, Jess says, "I'm looking forward to spending more time in the parks and working on some exciting new projects!"
Air Tour Management Plans Completed for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Natural Bridges National Monument
October 21, 2022 | 5:00 am
The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed air tour management plans for Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Natural Bridges National Monument on October 21, 2022. The plans establish measures to protect park resources, including outstanding geologic, ecologic, and cultural resources, and preservation of wilderness character and visitor experience.
Fire Danger Prompts Elevated Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah
May 27, 2022 | 9:20 am
Southeastern Utah is experiencing hazardous fire conditions due to prolonged drought and extremely dry vegetation. Weather forecasts and wildland fire prediction models point to increased fire danger. As a result, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, all Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA Forest Service (USDA FS), National Park Service (NPS), State of Utah and unincorporated private lands in the following areas will increase fire restrictions.