National Park Service proposes strict rules for scenic air tours

Plans propose no more flying at dusk or dawn, or within a half-mile of the ground at Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Glen Canyon.

(Franciso Kjolseth | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) A view of Bryce Canyon, taken in 2014. Proposed new National Park Service regulations soon may limit the number of aerial tours that can be flown over Bryce, as well as Arches and Canyonlands national parks and other Utah natural wonders.

National Park Service proposes strict rules for scenic air tours

Plans propose no more flying at dusk or dawn, or within a half-mile of the ground at Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Glen Canyon.

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