I have to admit that I love hiking the Narrows Zion National Park! It has all the elements making for an unforgettable e ...

Map of Zion National Park area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

Our July 2025 edition is the largest issue The Independent has ever produced, featuring more articles, more pages, and more local guides than ever before. From expanded Zion content to the debut of ...

Apply to seasonal lotteries to hike Angels Landing at recreation.gov You must have a permit to hike any portion of the half-mile Angels Landing Trail. Permits are needed every day and at all times.

More than 18 million acres in Utah managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management could be eligible for sale under a Senate bill.

Despite its mighty national parks and several stunning state parks, Utah's main attraction may be its roads, more specifically, its scenic byways.

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah single-handedly appears to have produced what just might be the most unified, and broadly dispersed, opposition to anti-conservation legislation ever considered by Congress.

Mayoral candidates in three of Washington County’s 15 cities are running unopposed thus far: incumbent Washington City Mayor ...

Waterfall hikes in Utah are my favorite kind of hike, especially on a hot summer day. Nothing quite compares to standing underneath the refreshing cascade after a grueling trek in the heat, and the ...

Hiking trails: 165 Visitors in 2024: 3.2 million Average trail rating: 4.5 9. Zion National Park — Utah A maze of red rocks and bold adventure. Hiking trails: 93 Visitors in 2024: 4.9 million Average ...