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  1. Park news

    Canyonlands Flood Warning: What to Know Before You Drive

    A flood warning covered Grand and San Juan counties on October 22, 2026. Here's the advice to keep in mind when driving around Canyonlands.

    Canyonlands By Jocelyn Pion

  2. Park news

    Canyonlands: White Rim Road Impassable, Full Loop Cut Off

    Rain and flooding have left Canyonlands' White Rim Road impassable. The western stretch is closed, and the full loop is no longer possible.

    Canyonlands By Jocelyn Pion

  3. Park news

    Arches Now Offers All-Terrain Wheelchairs for Its Trails

    Starting October 8, 2026, five Utah parks including Arches now lend all-terrain wheelchairs to visitors with mobility needs.

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    Canyonlands: Hiker Missing at Horseshoe Canyon, Search Underway

    A 71-year-old hiker remains missing near the Horseshoe Canyon trailhead, in a remote stretch of Canyonlands, according to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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  5. Park news Updated

    Canyonlands: Search Continues for Missing Hiker at Horseshoe Canyon

    The search for a hiker continues at Horseshoe Canyon, where the NPS, the Bureau of Land Management, and Wayne County Search and Rescue are working by air and land.

    Canyonlands By Jocelyn Pion

  6. Park news

    Canyonlands: Hans Flat Ranger Station Closed During a Search Operation

    Hans Flat Ranger Station, the gateway to the Maze district of Canyonlands, is closed for now. Here's how to plan your trip anyway.

    Canyonlands By Jocelyn Pion