Zion National Park News
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Zion National Park Announces 2026 Angels Landing Seasonal Lottery Dates
February 11, 2026 | 9:16 am
Zion National Park has announced the lottery dates for the 2026 Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program. The spring seasonal lottery is set to open Feb. 13, 2026. Visitors can apply for a permit on Recreation.gov.
Zion National Park shuttle bus service resumes March 7, 2026
February 6, 2026 | 9:12 am
Zion National Park’s shuttle service begins on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Shuttles will run from March 7 to November 28, then they return briefly from December 26 to January 2.
Zion National Park Announces 2026 Artists-in-Residence
January 20, 2026 | 12:15 pm
Three artists have been selected to participate in the 2026 Artist-in-Residence program in Zion National Park. These selectees include a composer, a multidisciplinary digital artist, and a painter and tattoo artist.
Zion National Park Prepares to Implement Large Vehicle Restrictions on the Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway
January 5, 2026 | 9:01 am
Restrictions on large vehicles traveling the historic Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway (ZMCH) in Zion National Park will take effect on June 7, 2026. The change will improve safety, preserve historic features, and reduce delays on this 10.7-mile route.
2025 Winter Schedule and Thanksgiving Weekend Expectations in Zion National Park
November 28, 2025 | 9:21 am
Winter is just around the corner in Zion National Park! Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules and campground availability to reflect the seasons.
Wildfire reported on West Rim of Zion National Park
October 8, 2025 | 4:00 pm
SPRINGDALE, UT – Wildland firefighters have been deployed to an approximately 25-acre fire in the West Rim area of Zion National Park. The fire was reported to park staff at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The cause of the fire has been determined to be a lightning strike.
Zion National Park reopens Weeping Rock Trail, shuttle stop
September 5, 2025 | 8:24 am
Zion National Park reopened the Weeping Rock Trail and nearby Shuttle Stop 7 for public use on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The closure, in place since a November 2023 rockfall, allowed maintenance crews to repair trail tread, railings, and stairs while geologists assessed the site.
Zion National Park rescinds Stage 2 fire restrictions, resumes year-round fire restrictions
August 29, 2025 | 12:30 pm
At 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, Zion National Park rescinded Stage 2 fire restrictions and resumed its year-round fire restrictions, which are always in effect across the park to protect visitors, resources, and surrounding communities.
Wildfire reported in Kolob Canyons at Zion National Park
August 24, 2025 | 11:19 am
Wildland firefighters have been deployed to an approximately 16 acre fire in Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Issued Across Utah
July 31, 2025 | 10:43 am
Due to extreme fire danger, persistent hot and dry weather, and an increase in statewide fire activity, interagency fire officials implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning August 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.