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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it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.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it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.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.

The second annual Glen Canyon Bat Festival is being held on Saturday, July 22 (5-10 p.m., MST) and anyone interested is invited to attend. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/second-annual-bat-festival-july-22-2017.htm Source:: Second Annual Bat Festival July 22 2017

Zion National Park’s preliminary alternative Concepts ready for review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/visitor-use-management-plan-alternatives-available-for-review.htm Source:: Visitor Use Management Plan Alternatives Available For Review

The Windows Section of Arches National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30 for up to five weeks for construction. During that time, the road will be closed at the intersection of the main park road and the Windows Section road. The area will be closed to all use. Visitors will not be