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Due to increasing human caused wildfire activity, dry conditions, and high fire danger in southwest Utah and northwest Arizona, Color Country Interagency Fire Managers are implementing additional fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, June 21 at 12:01 a.m. The following describes the restrictions implemented by each fire management agency in the Color Country Fire Management Area. 

Ajo, Arizona–For the first time since 2014, in order to meet the National Park Service (NPS) fee structure that was updated in that same year, Organ Pipe National Monument (NM) is proposing to increase the park’s entrance and camping fees. An amenity fee for the Ajo Mountain Drive van tour is also proposed. The proposed

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – After three days of extensive searching, the National Park Service (NPS) will reduce the scale of the search for missing hiker, 72 year old Raffat “Ralph” Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles, CA and Lebanon. Nasser-Eddin was last seen near Hermit Camp on the Hermit Trail six days ago on Sunday, June 11,

After three days of extensive searching, the National Park Service (NPS) will reduce the scale of the search for missing hiker, 72 year old Raffat “Ralph” Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles, CA and Lebanon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/missing-hiker-update.htm Source:: Update: Search Continues for Missing Grand Canyon Hiker in Limited Mode

Death Valley Forecasted for First Week of Over 120° of Year https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/first-hot-week-of-2017.htm Source:: Death Valley Forecasted for First Week of Over 120° of Year

Update June 22, 2017 – National Weather Service: Excessive Heat Warning in Utah – Active for next 3 days · •  National Weather Service Posted 4 hours ago …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT SUNDAY… * AFFECTED AREA…Utah`s Dixie including St George and Zion National Park. * TIMING…High temperatures will range between 107 and 110 degrees each

SPRINGDALE, UT – Three separate search and rescue (SAR) events occurred simultaneously yesterday in Zion National Park. The first began Tuesday night, June 13, 2017 and carried over into Wednesday June 14, 2017, followed by two separate calls for medical assistance.

Grand Canyon, AZ– The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park. The warning is in effect from 10 am Saturday, June 17 to 8 pm Wednesday, June 21 for areas below 5,000 feet in the canyon including Phantom Ranch and Indian Garden. Forecast temperatures in the shade range between 105 F/41 C and

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Search efforts continue in Grand Canyon National Park for missing hiker, 72 year-old Raafat “Ralph” Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles, CA and Lebanon. Today’s operations include four ground teams of ten people total and aerial searches with the National Park Service helicopter. Search efforts will focus on drainages between the Bright Angel

Google Street View Treks! Thanks to a partnership between California State Parks and Google Maps, you can now visit many of California’s beautiful parks right from your computer, tablet or smart phone.