(Photo courtesy Zion National Park) In this photo posted to the Zion National Park Facebook page on March 25, 2020, hikers stand and walk along a trail in the park. Rangers had encouraged visitors to practice social distancing to reduce coronavirus infections, but, on Friday, Zion was closed after officials concluded such measures were not enough.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.