This summer may be the busiest yet for Bryce Canyon, which is celebrating its centennial this year.
Tatiana and Robyn Robledo lead the way as their family hikes along the Fairyland Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park, Wednesday May 6, 2020The majestic peaks, desert blooms and geological wonders of the United States’ national parks have beckoned to billions since Yellowstone was established in 1872. Nearly 312 million people visited last year, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels.
The park celebrated prairie dogs May 11, with rangers donning costumes, leading sightseeing walks and judging a calling competition. Contestants try to mimic the animal’s distinctive sounds , which make up a complex vocabulary that can alert the colony to a predator’s size, shape, color and speed. Establishing colonies in the meadows of Bryce Canyon helped preserve the population, and today, more than 600 prairie dogs call the park home.
Unusually heavy storms and a wet winter last year wrought severe damage, delaying the loop’s opening. One side of the trail remains closed as crews continue repairs, digging out the surface of the route and installing wire baskets filled with large rocks along the perimeter to divert water and facilitate drainage.
Park employees are taught to perform basic first aid such as CPR. In addition, some staff members are specifically trained as emergency medical workers and focus on prevention by monitoring hikers to make sure they are wearing proper footwear and are adequately hydrated. Rangers hope to prevent such incidents by encouraging would-be visitors to be aware of trail conditions and the risks of altitude sickness.
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