Zion National Park, Rockfall

Video captures significant rock slide in Utah’s Zion National Park that shuts down roadway
Video captures significant rock slide in Utah’s Zion National Park that shuts down roadway - One nearby biker heard heard what sounded like a ‘crack of thunder’ before someone shouted: ‘Rockfall!”
Photos capture ‘significant’ rockslide in Zion National Park
The main road in Zion National Park has reopened after a rockslide forced its closure Monday. According to Zion National Park spokeswoman Amanda Rowland, the slide occurred about 3:30 p.m. Monday in the Big Bend area.
Zion National Park scenic roadway reopens after rockfall
The section of road remained closed for about 24 hours, in case of additional rockfall. Once it was clear, the roadway was cleared and reopened on Tuesday evening. Zion National Park said about one dump truck load of materials – or about nine cubic meters – were removed from the road.
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Road reopened after rockfall debris cleared in Zion National Park
Zion National Park officials announced that rockfall debris has been removed from Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the road is now open.
Zion National Park scenic roadway back open after rockfall
SPRINGDALE, Washington County — A rockfall near Big Bend in Zion National Park has been cleared, and the popular Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is back open. The road was closed around 3:30 P.M. MST, on Monday, after rock fell onto the road between the Great White Throne pull out and the Big Bend shuttle stop.
Zion National Park’s main canyon reopens after rockfall
A day after a rock slide forced the closure of the scenic drive in Zion National Park’s main canyon, the busy road has reopened after officials determined it was safe and crews cleared dust and debris from the area.
National Park Service replies to inquiries on staffing cuts at Zion National Park
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Zion National Park Reopens Canyon Scenic Drive to Visitors After Massive Rockfall
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