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Canyonlands National Park
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Press inquiries should be directed to the park's public information officer at (435) 719-2140, or by email. Below are the most recent press releases issued by Canyonlands. For past news releases, please visit the archive.

 

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June 13, 2009
Canyonlands to Waive Entrance Fees for Father's Day Weekend
On Tuesday, June 2, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the nation’s national parks would be offering three "fee-free weekends" throughout the summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. The first of those weekends is quickly approaching.

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.

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Common Raven  

Did You Know?
The common raven displays abilities to play and problem-solve rare among animals. This member of the crow family is also very vocal, using a variety of sounds for communication. Perhaps because of these qualities, ravens have achieved a certain stature in both European and Native American folklore.
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Last Updated: March 07, 2007 at 10:55 EST