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September 24, 2017
You may be surprised to learn that more than 30% of America is public land. They don’t call it America the Beautiful for nothing – and now you can give back. This year, take time to celebrate something we all share: our public lands. Saturday, September 30 is National Public Lands Day #NPLD. Originally established in 1994 to promote environmental

Celebrate National Public Lands Day #NPLD

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July 26, 2017
The U.S. National Park Service recently announced that the price for a Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80, effective August 28, 2017. The eightfold price increase will be used to pay for major public lands projects and enhanced services. For those who act fast, the lifetime Senior Pass will still be available for $10 (+ $10 processing fee)

National Park Senior Pass Price Increase

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June 5, 2017
Southern Utah is a world-renowned destination – and for good reason. It contains some of the world’s most breathtaking, incredible, one-of-a-kind scenery. Just as New Zealand is unique in its seamless transition between sweeping mountains and thick rain forest, southern Utah does the same, from rolling desert to sheer sandstone cliffs and the world’s most impressive collection of arches. There’s

Southern Utah Bucket List

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April 19, 2017
National Park Week typically means free admission the first Saturday to the 417 parks, recreation areas and historic sites managed by the National Park Service — but it’s well worth the price of admission any day of the week! So put down your cell phone and enjoy America the Beautiful with these fun activities! 1. Visit A Park You’ve Never

Celebrate National Park Week With These Fun Activities

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April 3, 2017
Hiking, mountain climbing, hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping—there are so many ways to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. But not everyone is an outdoor enthusiast when it comes to sun, dirt, grass, rocks and bugs—and not everyone seeks out heart-racing adventure or is free spirited enough to sleep under the stars and not shower for a couple of days.

How Much of an Outdoor Enthusiast Are You?

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February 16, 2017
If you’re trying to get the most bang for your travel buck, there’s no better price tag than free. And if you’re traveling around to see America’s national parks this year, you’re in luck, because the National Park Service is offering 10 free admission days in 2017. About 120 of the 400+ national public lands and monuments throughout the U.S.

Visit Zion and America’s National Parks for Free