“The parks are our gems," one protester said. “Our public lands drive the economy here in Moab, and it is insane that they are literally killing the goose that’s laying our golden eggs, so we’re here to be a voice of support.”

"We continue to offer prayers with our corn pollen at this site, seeking to communicate with the mighty rivers, wind, sky, and sacred-banded rock canyons, and petitioning for prosperity, from harm and...