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SPRINGDALE, UT – Zion National Park’s Human History Museum will open an exhibit featuring the works of three famed contemporary impressionists; Erin Hanson, Royden Card, and Teri Saa. Their works will be on display at the Museum beginning June 9, through August 27, 2017.  “Each artist will challenge the viewer by sharing their personal interpretation and experience […]

Join Tova Spector on an adventure into the “Wild World of Wildflowers,” part of the 2017 Four Corners Lecture Series. The program is on Friday, June 2, 2017, at 7:00 pm at the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-11_4cls_wildflowers.htm Source:: “Wild World of Wildflowers”

Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park fire managers—working with resources from Sedona Fire Department, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Rocky Mountain National Park, Zion National Park, and Kaibab National Forest—anticipate initiating a prescribed fire treatment this weekend as weather and fuel moisture conditions allows.

Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA – Every year this time, summer temperatures rise and the number of campers decrease in the park. In order to reduce maintenance costs and allow vegetation a bit of a breather, Joshua Tree closes a number of camping areas. Here is a list of campgrounds that will close

Tucson, AZ – On the afternoon of Saturday, May 27, Bradley Hughes of Geneva, Illinois was found deceased on the Gould Mine Trail within the Tucson Mountain District (west) of Saguaro National Park. Cause of death is unknown, though the 34 year old male had an empty hydration bladder and no other water with him

The NPS has announced that it will extend the public comment period on the Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will now be available for public review and comment through June 14, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/initial-bison-herd-ea.htm Source:: National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period on Initial Bison Herd Reduction Environmental Assessment for Grand Canyon

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California – The California Desert District of the Bureau of Land Management has declared a level of Stage 3 fire restrictions for the area ranging from Ridgecrest, CA to the border of Mexico. Fine fuels, which are at the driest level in recorded history, combined with hot, windy conditions,

Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join park staff and volunteers in celebrating the beauty of the park’s native wildflowers during Wildflower Week, June 4 through 10, 2017. On Monday, June 5 and Wednesday, June 7, park staff and volunteers will be available to talk to visitors at the Visitor and Research Center; on

Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join us on May 26, 2017 at the Far View Lodge Library at 7:00 pm for a presentation from Brad Bachmeier, the current Artist in Residence for the park. Mr. Bachmeier will discuss his unique approach to ceramic arts and show examples of his work. This event is

Grand Canyon, AZ- The 27th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 17 through Saturday, June 24, 2017 on the South and North Rims of Grand Canyon National Park. National parks such as Grand Canyon are protective havens for some of the last remaining dark skies in this country.