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Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Firefighters conducted an aerial reconnaissance flight this afternoon and estimate the Fuller Fire is approximately 1,324 acres. Approximately 66 personnel are currently assigned including one hotshot crew, one hand crew, and three engines. The lightning-caused fire is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, north of Fuller Canyon Road, about […]

Grand Canyon, Ariz.–On Friday, July 8, 2016 Park Rangers responded to a call from hikers on the South Kaibab Trail reporting a woman who fell from Ooh Aah Point. Responding Rangers located the body of Colleen Burns, 35 of Orlando, FL approximately 400 feet below Ooh Aah Point.

Grand Canyon, Ariz.– Warmer, drier weather has led to increased fire activity on the Fuller Fire. The lightning-caused fire is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, north of Fuller Canyon Road, about three miles west/southwest of Point Imperial. No structures are threatened. There are no road or trail closures in effect at

Tucson, AZ – Saguaro National Park will begin three construction projects in the coming weeks that may impact visitor experience within the park. https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/news/summer-construction-at-saguaro-national-park.htm Source:: Summer construction at Saguaro National Park       

Dragonflies can teach us about ourselves https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zion-national-park-bioblitz-where-dragonflies-meet-citizen-scientists.htm Source:: Zion National Park BioBlitz – Where Dragonflies meet Citizen Scientists       

National Park Service fire managers on the North Rim of Grand Canyon have decided to manage the Fuller Fire for multiple objectives. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fuller-fire.htm Source:: Grand Canyon National Park to Manage Fuller Fire on the North Rim       

DEATH VALLEY, CA –Most of Death Valley National Park will be without electricity on Saturday, July 9 from 6:00am until 6:00pm. Visitor and employee safety is a concern because temperatures are forecasted to reach 116 °F. Southern California Edison will need to turn off the power to finalize repairs of damage caused by a storm

Grand Canyon, Ariz. –Grand Canyon Village is no longer in level 1 water conservation mode and water operations have returned to normal. The National Park Service encourages all visitors to practice basic water conservation measures at home and during their travels. Basic water conservation includes taking shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing teeth or

Ajo, Arizona –Maintenance work on the earthen dam at Quitobaquito pond in Organ Pipe Cactus is necessary to prevent habitat loss. A dying cottonwood tree has been the major factor in water dropping to a critical level for several species that live in the pond. The park coordinated with the State Historic and Tribal Preservation

Grand Canyon, Ariz. –On Monday, June 27 at approximately 4:45 pm, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a visitor over the edge at Mather Point.