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Peregrine Falcons Bring Temporary Close To Hiking Routes At Zion National Park

The annual arrival of peregrines to nest in the cliffs of Zion National Park is leading to a temporarry closure for some climbing routes in the park in southwestern Utah. Closures are implemented due to the falcon’s sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. If disturbed, the nesting pair may abandon their nest site and not nest again until the following year.

Heading back down Angels Landing Trail, Zion National Park

A wide-angle shot of hikers heading down the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park has hiking trails for all levels, from the Lower Emerald Pool Trail to the Canyon Overlook Trail to the trail in this image: Angels Landing Trail. Even if you decide to stop at Scout Lookout and not hike that last vertigo-inducing half mile, you can still be proud of what you've tackled, and the views along the way are stunning.

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2019 Year In Review: Some Great Photo Tips

We all want great shots reminding us of our national park visit, and to show family, friends and even strangers (think Instagram or Twitter) the fantastic sights we viewed. Throughout 2019, contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson has shared tips, techniques, and favorite places to photograph within the parks she’s visited. Here’s a look back at her articles and photos.

A National Parks Quiz And A Little Bit Of Trivia

How much do you think you know about our national parks? One of the fun things about visiting any national park is learning something about the park. Contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson created a short quiz and added a little trivia to the mix to test your knowledge and maybe spark your curiosity to learn a little bit more about our parks and historical sites.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.