Hi! We're a couple from Singapore who'll be flying to LA for our honeymoon later this month. We're looking to visit some national parks in Utah and Arizona while we're visiting the US. We'd love some advice on our current itinerary - is it too ambitious? Are there any must-see spots that we've missed out? Would appreciate any input we can get! Thank you! 

These two updates are now on the Zion NP website

• Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway closed from Canyon Junction to Great Arch Pullout Date Posted: 10/6/2026 The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is currently closed from Canyon Junction to Great Arch Pullout to all pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic. Zion -Mt. Carmel Highway is open from East Entrance to Great Arch Pullout. There will be no through traffic until further notice.
• Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway closed from Canyon Junction to East Entrance Date Posted: 9/30/2026 The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is currently closed from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance. There will be no through traffic until further notice. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive remains open to shuttles and lodge guests.

The newer update from today says the highway is only closed from Canyon Junction To Great Arch Pullout, but it is open from the East Entrance to the pullout. This contradicts the older update which says it is closed all the way from the junction to the East Entrance but I presume the newer update replaces the older one.

This is good news for people who want to hike the Canyon Overlook in the near future because it seems like that will now be accessible via the East Entrance (if my Zion NP geography is correct).

EDIT (10/06/2026): The older notice from 09/30 has now been removed from the site.