Discover one of the hidden gems of Canyonlands National Park – The mesmerizing Claret cup cactus!

Known for its striking crimson flowers blooming between April and June, this desert beauty adds a splash of color to the rugged landscape.

Our pets are special to us! 🐶

We want to help you celebrate National Pet Month in Canyonlands! Pets can be walked on-leash on front-country roads, parking areas, front-country campgrounds, and picnic areas.

Learn more here! nps.gov/cany/planyourv…

📸: NPS/ V. Verdin

Law enforcement rangers at Canyonlands National Park are seeking help from the public to identify these suspects involved in an archeological theft incident at Cave Spring Cowboy Camp. Learn more at: nps.gov/cany/learn/new…

🚧🅿️Canyonlands is embarking on a multi-year upgrade of the Grand View Point parking lot for visitor and vehicle safety. If you visit Island in the Sky from July to September 2024, 2025, or 2026, you may experience weekday closures. Learn more at nps.gov/cany/learn/new…

Thank you to each and every volunteer in Canyonlands– your work is greatly appreciated! In 2023, more than 100 people volunteered over 16,000 hours throughout the park districts!

#NationalParkWeek #NPSVolunteer

Attention park lovers! Do you know tomorrow, 4/20 is a fee-free day? Kick off National Park Week by enjoying all Canyonlands has to offer!

When hiking in the park, you may notice stacked rocks along the trail. These are called cairns. Rangers build cairns to help mark where to go on the trails. It is important to leave rocks where you find them and avoid knocking over existing cairns over to protect our living soil!

✨It's International Dark Sky Week! ✨

Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our night skies. Canyonlands stands as a beacon of preservation, safeguarding over 337,598 acres of desert landscape and the celestial wonders above. ⭐🎉

#DarkSkyWeek
📷 NPS/ Rhodes Smartt

Deadline extended! You still have time to share your thoughts about Canyonlands' future management of the Green and Colorado rivers. Public comments—now accepted through March 31—will help shape the upcoming draft plan. parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?d…

Calling all future Archeologists! 📢 The Southeast Utah Group & #AncestralLandsConservationCorps seek an Individual Placement Archeology Technician interested in learning more about cultural heritage management in the NPS. Learn more & apply: jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLe…

No bones about it, these long lines can be killer! ☠️

Wait times to enter the park can be over an hour during busier seasons. Planning to arrive early in the morning or later in the evening is the best way to avoid crowds.

Not very HUMERUS, but we hope these tips will help!

Today is #SpringEquinox , or the first day of spring! 🌺 Here in Canyonlands, cactus blooms herald in the springtime. When we start to see these vibrant magenta and yellow blooms pop up, we know spring has sprung! What's your sign that spring is here?

Bighorn sheep, birds of prey, and bears... oh my! 🐻🦅🐏 Seasonal wildlife closures are in effect! For more info and a full list of closures, visit: nps.gov/cany/planyourv…
#RecreateResponsibly #Wildlife

It’s that time of year! Cows have returned to the park boundary for grazing! 🐮
Be careful when driving into the park, you may drive up to find a group of cows standing in the road!

Do you enjoy stargazing and exploring the night sky?🔭

What if we told you that you could do all those things June 7-9th at the 3rd Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest!

Follow the link for details! ow.ly/l8OP50QKt3z

DOI announces $195 Million for America’s National Parks through Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments. Canyonlands receives funds to assess climate change impacts on rivers and restore areas with native plants to park ecosystems.
Learn more: nps.gov/orgs/1207/inte…

🚣‍♀️ Attention river-lovers: Canyonlands is launching (get it?) an effort to create a new comprehensive river management plan for the Green and Colorado rivers, and we're asking for initial public input.
Learn more and leave your thoughts: nps.gov/cany/learn/new…

It’s #NISAW , National Invasive Species Awareness Week! 🌾 🥾 ✨ In Arches and Canyonlands, our first step in invasive species management is preventing them from being introduced by practicing #PlayCleanGo : playcleango.org

🎉Big news! We have a new superintendent, Lena Pace! “I am honored to be selected to lead this iconic group of parks and am so grateful for the diverse career I've had across the National Park Service that has led me to this point,” says Pace. Learn more: nps.gov/cany/learn/new…

💕 Will you be our Canyon-tine? This Valentine’s Day we’re reflecting on what we love most about our park. Mesa Arch at sunrise, the unique spires of Chesler Park, and the winding canyons in the Maze district make the top of our list. What do you love most about Canyonlands?