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Tumacácori National Historical Park is hosting a summer field team from the University of Pennsylvania to continue work on the conservation of original plasters and painted finishes inside the San José de Tumacácori Mission church. The work is a five-year collaborative project, now in its second year.

Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/easing-fire-restrictions.htm Source:: Easing Fire Restrictions

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Colorado’s Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is no longer under review​ and that he will recommend that no modifications be made to the monument. The monuments were under review in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s April 26, 2017, executive order. The recommendation

The price of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017.

Tucson, AZ –A lightning-ignited fire was reported yesterday in the Rincon Mountains at approximately 3:15 p.m. It is located about two miles northeast of Spud Rock. The fire is estimated to be approximately an acre https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/news/firefighters-monitoring-lightning-ignited-spud-rock-fire-in-saguaro-national-park-s-rincon-mountains.htm Source:: Firefighters Monitoring Lightning Ignited Spud Rock Fire in Saguaro National Park’s Rincon Mountains

The price of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news071917.htm Source:: Senior Pass Price Increase to Take Effect August 28

The price of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news071917.htm Source:: Senior Pass Price Increase to Take Effect August 28

Tucson, Ariz. (July 19, 2017) — Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.

Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Source:: Arrival of Monsoon Signals Easing of Fire Restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Local residents now have increased advantages to being hired at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. For those interested in applying for a job, all information about current job vacancies is posted online at https://www.nps.gov/glca/getinvolved/workwithus.htm. All applications for positions eligible for this hiring authority must be submitted electronically at glcastaffing@nps.gov by the date the announcement closes.