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Traffic Through the Park Flowing Once Again https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/rockfall-roadreopens.htm Source:: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Reopens in Zion National Park       

Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of hikes and talks this fall that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural histories. Program listings also are available on the park’s website, www.nps.gov/sagu, or visit us on Facebook. Interpretive programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change; visitors should call

Tree removal and trimming will occur adjacent to the Bright Angel Trail near the Indian Garden day-use area Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/indian-garden-tree-trimming.htm Source:: Tree Removal and Trimming at Indian Garden, September 28-30, 2015       

Highway between the East Entrance and the Tunnel to Open with Restrictions https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/eastsidehiwayreopens.htm Source:: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Remains Closed After Major Rock Fall       

The road is expected to remain closed into the weekend. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zmchighwayremiansclosed.htm Source:: Zion- Mount Carmel Highway Remains Closed After Major Rock Fall       

Weekends through autumn, join jewelers, silversmiths, weavers, potters and more during Desert View Watchtower’s Cultural Demonstrator Series. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/watchtower-cultural-demonstrators.htm Source:: Cultural Demonstrator Series to Continue at Desert View Watchtower in Grand Canyon National Park       

Effective immediately the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance is closed. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zmchighwayclosed.htm Source:: Zion- Mount Carmel Highway Closed Due to Major Rock Fall       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area is hosting a variety of events and offering free entry into the park Sept. 26 in celebration of National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/public-lands-day-2015.htm Source:: CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY, SEPT 26       

Grand Canyon, Ariz.– Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, with free entrance to Grand Canyon and all national park units across the country. National Public Lands Day promotes enjoyment and stewardship of our nation’s public lands. It has become the nation’s largest single-day, hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands.

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area was one of 70 national park units to be appointed a Centennial volunteer ambassador intern to help connect people to their national parks and public lands in support of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/centennial-volunteer-ambassador.htm Source:: LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA WELCOMES CENTENNIAL