June 27, 2016
National Park Service Announces 2016 Fire Restrictions
Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments.
June 13, 2016
Road Work to Begin in Southeast Utah Group National Parks
A pavement resurfacing and repair work project is scheduled for this summer at Arches and
Canyonlands national parks and Hoveweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.
May 13, 2016
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Prepare for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking.
May 06, 2016
Prospectus Issued for Guided Interpretive Whitewater River Tours In Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
The National Park Service (NPS) has released a prospectus for the award of up to 18 new concession contracts to operate Guided Interpretive Whitewater River Tours within Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
May 02, 2016
Local National Parks Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial with Special Events
National Parks of the Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) are planning a number of special events in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service.
March 11, 2016
Application Deadline for 2016 Commercial Use Authorizations Announced
The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and
Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) has announced an application submission deadline of April 30 for 2016 commercial use authorizations (CUAs).
March 04, 2016
2016 Community Artist in the Parks Announced
The National Park Service’s Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce Madeline Logowitz has been selected as the 2016 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP).
January 22, 2016
Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Canyonlands
Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in various locations within Arches and Canyonlands national parks in late January and February as weather conditions allow.
January 05, 2016
National Parks Fee Free Days Announced for 2016
The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2016.
December 14, 2015
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Announce Winter Visitor Center Hours and Closures
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are open all year, but the park’s visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter.
October 09, 2015
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Seek Public Input on Preliminary Alternatives for Traffic Congestion Management Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on alternatives to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches and Canyonlands national parks.
September 04, 2015
The Southeast Utah Group of Parks Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass
Fourth graders and their families are eligible for free access to Federal lands and waters nationwide.
August 31, 2015
Canyonlands National Park Named International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark-Sky Association has granted Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park status to Canyonlands National Park, an honor reserved for the darkest of dark skies and the most stunning of starscapes.
August 14, 2015
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks' Entrance, Campground, and Fiery Furnace Fee Increases Begin October 1
Entrance, campground, and Fiery Furnace fees at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks will increase on October 1, 2015 in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the parks.
July 30, 2015
Day-Use Permits Now Required for Elephant Hill and White Rim Roads
The National Park Service has announced that permits will be required for all motor vehicle and bicycle day use on White Rim and Elephant Hill roads in Canyonlands National Park as of September 1, 2015.
July 16, 2015
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Seek Public Input on Traffic Congestion Management Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) is developing a Traffic Congestion Management Plan for Arches and Canyonlands national parks to consider ways to reduce parking congestion and related crowding problems in the parks.
June 29, 2015
National Park Service Announces 2015 Fire Restrictions
Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments.
March 16, 2015
Canyonlands National Park Seeks Public Input on Proposed Day-Use Permits for Elephant Hill and White Rim Roads
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to require permits for all motor vehicle and bicycle day use on the White Rim and Elephant Hill roads in Canyonlands National Park.
February 01, 2015
2015 Community Artist Announced
The National Park Service's Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments) is pleased to announce that Katrina Lund has been selected as the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP).
January 09, 2015
Parks Propose Fee Increases
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to raise entrance, campground, and Fiery Furnace fees at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and input regarding strategies to manage vehicle congestion.
January 05, 2015
National Parks Announce Fee Free Days for 2015
Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments join national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2015 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and spend time with their friends and family in the national parks this year.
December 29, 2014
Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at Arches and the Needles district of Canyonlands between January 27, 2015 and January 29, 2015, as weather conditions allow.
December 12, 2014
Winter Visitor Center Hours & Closures
Arches and Canyonlands national parks are open all year, but the parks' visitor center operations change with the arrival of winter.
October 07, 2014
Canyonlands’ 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues with “Walking with Thoreau” Community Project
In commemoration of the 50th anniversaries of the Wilderness Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the establishment of Canyonlands National Park, residents of Utah’s Grand and San Juan Counties are invited to participate in a series of special hikes every Saturday throughout the month of October.
September 05, 2014
Canyonlands 50th Event at Needles Now Full
Canyonlands National Park’s 50th Anniversary ceremony and dinner at the Needles on Friday,
September 12th, as well as the shuttle service from Moab to the Needles and back, is now full.
August 20, 2014
Drones Banned in Southeast Utah National Parks
Launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft within Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments, are now prohibited.
July 12, 2014
Artist in the Park Applications Being Accepted
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2015 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program.
July 07, 2014
National Park Service Announces Fire Restrictions for 2014
Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments.
June 04, 2014
Section of White Rim Road Closed for Culvert Replacement
A section of the White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park will be closed from July 7th through July 11th to allow for replacement of a large culvert under the road.
June 03, 2014
River Recreation Advisory – Green River and Colorado River Below the Confluence
On the morning of May 21, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office was notified by SW Energy and the State of Utah, Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining of a leaking oil well in the Salt Wash field south of I-70, approximately 12 miles southeast of the town of Green River, Utah.
May 30, 2014
High River-Flow Advisory
Due to rising temperatures, mountain snowpack in the Upper Colorado River basin is melting and generating high flows on the Colorado and Green Rivers through Canyonlands National Park.
March 20, 2014
2014 Community Artist in the Parks Announced
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is pleased to announce Serena Supplee as the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks.
March 14, 2014
Bear Resistant Containers Now Required
Beginning May 1, 2014 all overnight, backcountry permit holders for Upper Salt and Salt-Horse backcountry zones in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park are required to store food and beverages, associated containers, garbage, and all other scented items at least 100 feet from camp in a hard-sided, bear-resistant container.
February 07, 2014
Vegetation Pile Burns Planned
Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation within Arches and Canyonlands National Parks between February 13th and 20th as weather conditions allow.
January 20, 2014
On-line Reservation of Backcountry Permits
A new on-line permit reservation system for Canyonlands National Park is now accepting reservations for all park backcountry permits and Needles District group campsites.
December 30, 2013
National Parks Fee Free Days Announced for 2014
The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining all national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2014.
December 10, 2013
2014 SEUG Annual Pass Now Available
The 2014 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass is now available for purchase ($25).
December 10, 2013
Winter Visitor Center Hours and Closures
Arches' and Canyonlands' visitor center operations are reduced during the winter affecting how and where backcountry permits for Canyonlands will be available.
August 19, 2013
Southeast Utah National Parks Celebrate Founders' Day, August 25, 2013
All four parks of the Southeast Utah Group will waive entrance fees on Sunday, August 25th, 2013.
August 15, 2013
Human Waste Disposal Restrictions and Vault Toilet Removal Announced for the Needles District
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that overnight backcountry permit holders for Chesler Park and Elephant Canyon backpacking campsites and the Peekaboo vehicle campsite in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, will be required to pack out their human waste beginning September 22, 2013.
August 09, 2013
Southeast Utah Fire Restrictions Rescinded
Effective 12:00am, Friday, August 9, 2013 fire restrictions will be lifted for the State of Utah, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service and US Forest Service on lands within Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan Counties.
July 31, 2013
Prospectus Issued for River Transportation and Haul-Out Services in Canyonlands
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for the award of two (2) concession contracts for River Transportation and Haul-Out Services within Canyonlands National Park.
June 24, 2013
National Park Service Announces Fire Restrictions
Due to the continued very high fire danger and current level of fire activity in the State of Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments
June 04, 2013
2014 Artist in the Parks Program Applications Being Accepted
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is now accepting applications for the 2014 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) Program.
May 23, 2013
Potash Road Delays and Closure
Maintenance on the Potash Road within Canyonlands National Park will cause 45-minute delays and a temporary road closure.
May 13, 2013
Canyonlands Announces Change to Backcountry Reservation Process
Beginning September 1, 2013, Canyonlands National Park will be changing the reservation process for backcountry permits.
May 03, 2013
Prospectus Issued for Backcountry Vehicle Tours
The National Park Service has issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for the award of three concession contracts for guided interpretive backcountry vehicle tours within Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
March 25, 2013
Restoration work to begin along Colorado and Green Rivers
On March 28, 2013, crews will begin a project to improve plant diversity and camping conditions along the rivers in Canyonlands.
December 14, 2012
Community Artist Applications Accepted
The National Park Service Southeastern Utah Group is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Community Artist in the Parks program.
December 11, 2012
2013 Fee Free Days Announced
The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) is joining all national parks across the country in waiving entrance fees several days in 2013.
November 28, 2012
Canyonlands National Park Announces Winter Visitor Center Hours and Closure
Canyonlands National Park is open all year, but the park's visitor centers' hours of operation change with the arrival of winter.
November 28, 2012
2013 Southeast Utah Group of National Parks Annual Pass Available December 1st
The 2013 Southeast Utah Group (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) Annual Pass will be available for purchase ($25) beginning December 1, 2012.
September 13, 2012
Fire Restrictions Lifted
Fire restrictions are no longer in effect in the park.
June 15, 2012
National Parks Widen Fire Restrictions
Due to the continued very high fire danger and current level of fire activity in the State of Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep National Monuments.
June 14, 2012
New Fees for Backcountry Permits
Effective July 9, 2012, Canyonlands National Park will begin charging new fees for all backcountry permits.
May 18, 2012
Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel Offered Free Entrance to All National Parks
To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military the National Park Service is now offering an annual pass good for free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.
May 01, 2012
Annular Solar Eclipse Celebration
On the evening of May 20, 2012, the skies over southeast Utah will host a rare celestial occurrence: a partial solar eclipse. Arches, Canyonlands and Natural Bridges will offer special ranger-led activities to help visitors enjoy this unique experience safely.
May 01, 2012
Temporary Closure of State Highway 313
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, State Highway 313 (the main access road to Island in the Sky) will be temporarily closed to vehicles for the Thelma & Louise Half Marathon.
March 09, 2012
Friends Group Kick-off Event
The Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are hosting a kick-off event at Arches NP on Satuday, March 10.
February 06, 2012
Reservation Office Staff Changes
Limited staffing in the backcountry reservation office means reduced phone service for visitors.
January 23, 2012
Call for Artist in the Parks Applications
The Southeastern Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Community Artist in the Park.
January 17, 2012
Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Arches and Canyonlands
Park officials will begin burning piles of dead vegetation in several locations throughout Arches and Canyonlands National Parks over the next several weeks as conditions allow.
December 05, 2011
Winter Hours of Operation
Canyonlands National Park is open all year, but visitor center hours of operation change with the arrival of winter.
September 21, 2011
Public Scoping for Soundscape Management Planning
The Southeast Utah Group parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep, and Natural Bridges) are beginning a process to develop a soundscape management plan and associated environmental assessment.
September 13, 2011
White Rim Road Opens
After months of closure due to flooding, the White Road Road has been repaired and is open to all traffic.
September 12, 2011
White Rim Road Repairs Continue
The west side of the White Rim Road remains impassable to motor vehicles due to flood damage.
May 13, 2011
High Water Forces Closure of White Rim Road
The west side of the popular backcountry White Rim Road at Canyonlands National Park has been closed due to flooding brought on by rising water levels in the Green River.
March 29, 2011
White Rim Road Now Open
The Mineral Bottom road is now open and passable, making a full White Rim loop possible for the first time since last August.
March 15, 2011
New Fee for Private River Permits
Effective March 31, 2011, Canyonlands National Park will implement a new permit fee for private river trips on the Green and Colorado Rivers within the park.
March 14, 2011
Entrance Fee-Free Days
No abstract supplied.
February 25, 2011
Temporary Day Use Permit System
Permits are required for day use from March 1 through May 31, 2011, and may be obtained in advance. Group size for day use is limited to 15 people and 3 motorized vehicles (including motorcycles).
January 25, 2011
Artist in the Parks Program Applications Being Accepted
The Southeast Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for its 2011 Community Artist in the Parks Program.
May 28, 2010
Admission to National Parks Free the Weekend of June 5 and 6
No abstract supplied.
April 09, 2010
Local National Parks Entrance Fee-Free April 17-25
The four parks of the Southeast Utah Group; Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will waive all entrance fees during National Park Week which runs from April 17 through April 25, 2010.
April 06, 2010
Pile Burning and Prescribed Fires
Several brush piles and one prescribed fire are planned in parks of the Southeast Utah Group this spring.
March 26, 2010
National Park Service Will Host 2010 Summer Youth Crew
Ten students from Grand and San Juan Counties will have the opportunity to work in local national parks this summer as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Corps.
March 22, 2010
Call for Artists
The National Park Service Southeast Utah Group is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Community Artist in the Parks program.
March 10, 2010
Art Display by Chad Niehaus
Local artist Chad Niehaus will be displaying some of the work he created during his tenure as 2009 Community Artist in the Parks at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
July 13, 2009
Second Fee-Free Weekend for Local National Parks
The second of three "fee-free" weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching.
June 13, 2009
Canyonlands to Waive Entrance Fees for Father's Day Weekend
No abstract supplied.
June 02, 2009
2009 Artist-in-the-Parks Program
The Community Artist-in-the-Parks program highlights the connection between artist and his/her inspiration. During the 2009 season, Chad Neihaus, a Moab, Utah artist, will be in the Southeast Utah Group National Parks.
April 13, 2009
National Park Service Will Host Summer Youth Crew
Ten students from Grand and San Juan Counties will have the opportunity to work in local national parks this summer as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Corps.
February 03, 2009
NPS Seeks Comments on Exotic Plant Management Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input for an environmental assessment on an Exotic Plant Management Plan that encompasses all four parks of the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks.
September 22, 2008
Entrance Fee-Free National Public Lands Day
The four parks of the Southeast Utah Group; Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will waive all entrance fees on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in observance of National Public Lands Day.
July 29, 2008
Fire Ban in Effect Along River Corridors
Fire restrictions are in effect along the river corridors of the Colorado and Green Rivers within Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park.
December 21, 2007
Bighorn Sheep Capture Plan Available for Review
The National Park Service is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment (EA) for its proposal to capture and radio collar 19 desert bighorn sheep in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
November 05, 2007
U.S. Veterans to be Admitted Free-of-Charge to Southeast Utah National Parks on Veterans Day
No abstract supplied.
October 04, 2007
Island in the Sky Visitor Center Plan Available for Review
An environmental assessment (EA) on the proposed expansion and rehabilitation of the Island in the Sky visitor center in Canyonlands National Park is available for public review and comment.
September 17, 2007
Southeast Utah Parks to Waive Entrance Fees on National Public Lands Day
All National Park Service sites, including Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument, will offer free visitor admission on September 29, 2007 for National Public Lands Day.
June 20, 2007
Canyonlands Seeking Input for Island in The Sky Visitor Center Expansion and Rehabilitation
Canyonlands National Park is soliciting public comments for the repair and expansion of the Island in the Sky visitor center.
January 12, 2007
Proposed Fee Increases for National Park Service Southeast Utah Group
In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), we are requesting comments from the public regarding proposed entrance fee increases for the National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Utah Group (SEUG).
September 22, 2006
SE Utah National Parks celebrate National Public Lands Day by waiving entrance fees
In recognition of National Public Lands Day, entrance fees and commercial tour fees will be waived at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and at Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments.
May 05, 2006
Kate Cannon Named Superintendent of Southeast Utah Group
No abstract supplied.
October 10, 2002
Decision on Salt Creek Environmental Assessment
No abstract supplied.
June 21, 2002
Environmental Assessment on Recreational Access in Salt Creek Canyon Released
The National Park Service has released the Environmental Assessment (EA) that evaluates a range of alternatives for recreational access in Salt Creek Canyon in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.