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At a recent court hearing, a judge ordered a man to serve 90 days in jail for a series of bad decisions he made while driving from Grand Canyon National Park to Flagstaff, AZ. Marcus Sharpe, age 32, pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer, reckless driving, and other charges that stemmed from incidents during the early morning […]

Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire between February 13 and March 13, weather permitting. The Chapin Mesa area prescribed fire is being conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects from last summer. Due to significant snow fall in January, the previous burn plan was cancelled.

California’s Boating Clean and Green Program and its partners are offering free volunteer opportunities, workshops and seminars on ways to help keep California’s waterways clean. Motivated individuals with a willingness to learn and an ability to convey important environmental messages are encouraged to participate. Space is limited; pre-registration is required for all opportunities. View the

Marta Becket transformed the Amargosa Opera House at Death Valley Junction with her paintbrush and her pirouettes. May her legacy continue to inspire others.

Grand Canyon National Park annual passes are available for purchase for 2017. This annual pass provides free entrance for a year exclusively to Grand Canyon National Park. Every year a photo contest takes place to select the image that will go on Grand Canyon’s Annual Pass. The 2017 winner for the annual pass photo contest

Park rangers will be leading a guided hike focusing on winter ecology at Mesa Verde National Park on Saturday, February 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The guided hike is free, but advance sign-up is required. Children should be at least 7 years old to join the hike.