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Arches National Park will soon reopen access to the Fiery Furnace area, following a pause caused by staffing delays due to a federal hiring freeze. This phased reopening will kick off on April 15, with self-guided permits available on Recreation.gov, and ranger-led hikes resuming on May 4.
For those planning to visit this stunning labyrinth of sandstone canyons, natural arches, and fins, it's crucial to have a permit due to the complex terrain, which frequently causes visitor disorientation. Support for these tours and orientations had been temporarily suspended starting March 23, due to insufficient seasonal staff attributed to recent workforce changes under the Trump administration. Although the hiring freeze led to delayed operations, new staffing directives have since allowed the park to recommence activities.
Visit the official park website for updates on permit requirements and pick-up times to ensure a safe and well-planned visit. You can read more about this reopening and other park service updates through the full article by Andrew Christiansen at The Times-Independent: [Arches to Reopen Fiery Furnace Access After Temporary Staffing-Related Closure](Source).
Arches National Park to Reopen Fiery Furnace Following Temporary Staffing Closure
Arches National Park will soon reopen access to the Fiery Furnace area, following a pause caused by staffing delays due to a federal hiring freeze. This phased reopening will kick off on April 15, with self-guided permits available on Recreation.gov, and ranger-led hikes resuming on May 4.
For those planning to visit this stunning labyrinth of sandstone canyons, natural arches, and fins, it's crucial to have a permit due to the complex terrain, which frequently causes visitor disorientation. Support for these tours and orientations had been temporarily suspended starting March 23, due to insufficient seasonal staff attributed to recent workforce changes under the Trump administration. Although the hiring freeze led to delayed operations, new staffing directives have since allowed the park to recommence activities.
Visit the official park website for updates on permit requirements and pick-up times to ensure a safe and well-planned visit. You can read more about this reopening and other park service updates through the full article by Andrew Christiansen at The Times-Independent: [Arches to Reopen Fiery Furnace Access After Temporary Staffing-Related Closure](Source).