Zion National Park open during holidays

ZION NATIONAL PARK — Zion National Park will be open every day during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's days.

Hiking opportunities exist even in the winter months but portions of some trails may be closed due to icy conditions.

The Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyons visitor centers will be closed on Christmas but open on New Year's Day. The Zion Human History Museum is closed for the winter and will reopen on March 2. Park information is available on the trip planning exhibits on the plaza of the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and in the park newspaper, which is distributed at the entrance stations.

Rangers will be staffing the entrance stations and the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Rangers will also be on patrol throughout the park to provide visitor assistance. Visitors needing a backcountry permit should contact a ranger at the South Entrance Station. The Zion Lodge will be open throughout the holiday season offering lodging, meals and a gift shop.