4Research a park ’ s website when planning your trip and continue checking for updates before departure . Park websites typically include important alerts such as road and facility closures . They also offer updates on restrictions due to the coronavirus . During the 2021 season Glacier National Park began requiring reservations for driving the Going to the Sun Road , one of the park ’ s most popular activities . Several national parks , including Arches , started restricting the number of vehicles permitted in the park at a given time .

Websites for each national park unit can be accessed at www . nps . gov .

5Make the park ’ s visitor center your first stop . Check on scheduled activities including ranger-guided walks and interpretive programs , most of which are free and nearly always enjoyable and educational . Visitor centers typically offer a video that introduces visitors to the history , geology or some other important aspect of the park . Ask a ranger how to make the best use of the time you will be in the park .

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is near Grand Canyon National Park .

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