Planning a trip to Canyonlands or Arches national parks in Utah? Better take the Visine. From now through March 2024, park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation at various locations within Canyonlands and Arches national parks.
Canyonlands and Arches burning
These prescribed burns will dispose of accumulations of woody and herbaceous material. Where did it come from? The piles are left behind from exotic plant management and fuel reduction projects in the parks. A media release says, “Ignitions will occur only when environmental factors align to safely burn the piles.” But the alignment of environmental factors, like the so-called alignment of the stars, won’t necessarily align with human needs.
Completion of each pile burn will take approximately two to three days followed by several days of monitoring and cleanup activities. Smoke from burn projects is, “expected to be minimal,” but park staff will post advisory signs near project areas where smoke impacts are expected. Drive carefully and watch for fire personnel and vehicles.
For a story on timed entry at Arches National Park, click here.
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We visited both last April and I can’t imagine a little smoke getting in the way of a incredible venture! Arches particularly left us wonderstruck on a daily basis!
Thank you, Russ and Tina. Always good to know local conditions at touristy and RVing destinations. Thank you!