Arches, Canyonlands to reopen, thanks to state snowplowing the roads and nonprofits staffing the parks

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hikers trek along the closed roads inside Arches National Park on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.