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Warning: Quicksand and Algae Threaten Glen Canyon Visitors
3/9/2026
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Story summary
- The National Park Service (NPS) warns of quicksand and harmful algal blooms in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
- The Glen Canyon area spans southern Utah and northern Arizona, with visitors advised to check park alerts before trips.
- Quicksand can appear dry but may suddenly give way.
- Signs include unusually smooth ground and water seeping upward.
- Harmful algal blooms have been detected in Lake Powell.
