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12/6/2021 Redrock Roundup: 5 Southern Utah stories you may have missed
1. One dead and two rescued after canyoneering accident in Zion National Park
31-year-old Andrew Arvig of Virginia was found dead when rescue crews responded to an emergency call from Heaps Canyon:
https://www.abc4.com/news/one-person-dead-two-others-rescued-in-zion-national-park/
ABC4’s Jordan Verdadeiro went on a canyoneering expedition with a local guide to get his advice on canyoneering safety:
https://www.abc4.com/news/canyoneering-pro-shares-safety-tips-after-death-in-zion-national-park/
2. Zion National Park releases holiday shuttle hours
Shuttle service in Zion Canyon ended on November 28. From November 29 to December 22, visitors to Zion National Park can drive their personal vehicles into the park. Shuttle service will temporarily resume for ten days from December 23 to January 1, 2022.
Starting on January 2, 2022, visitors can once again drive their personal vehicles into the park until full shuttle service begins in mid-March. The park will share more updates later. The full shuttle schedule can be found here:
3. Angels Landing trail at Zion switching to lottery permit system
The popular and highly-trafficked Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park will switch to a lottery permit system beginning April 2022. The permit will be required to hike past the Scout Lookout area, where the chain and railing portion of the trail begins.
Prospective hikers can apply for a permit months in advance or try for the day before. The park says they are trying to limit traffic on the hike and increase safety. Full article can be read here:
4. Washington County Fair special event tickets on sale today
The Washington County Fair will be from April 20 – 23, 2022. General admission tickets to the County Fair will be available to anyone who wants one, but for several events happening at the fair tickets are limited.
For events like the Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, the Walker Hayes concert, boxing, and more, the tickets can be purchased beginning today and are expected to sell out soon. Tickets and event information can be found here:
5. Water Conservancy District approves five-year plan to reduce county’s water usage
The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) approved a five-year plan as part of a larger goal to try and cut water usage by 14% per capita by 2030. The plan involves policies like tiered water rates and incentives like rebates for removing grass lawns.
The full article, from reporter Lexi Peery at KUER, can be read here:
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