When Arches National Park reopened at the end of May, staff didn’t know what to expect in terms of visitation. At the time, tourism and travel experts were predicting ‘the road trip’ as the travelers’ method of choice during coronavirus, and America’s National Parks - their destination. The park is busy, but less so than last year, according to June visitation statistics. Arches staff say they continue to monitor visitation patterns in light of COVID-19, but they don’t have any plans to implement a temporary timed entry system at the moment. Today on the news, sounds from the ‘new normal’ at Arches National Park.

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Photo: Arches National Park ranger Sierra Goodwin helps a visitor pick out a hike while maintaining social distance

Arches National Park

https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

National Park Service Visitation Statistics

https://irma.nps.gov/STATS/Reports/Park