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Astronomers to Talk Astrotourism Light Pollution and Night Sky Restoration at Page

Join astronomers to explore the “dark side” of Page and astrotourism at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on July 26 and 27. Dr. John Barentine, of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), and Nate Ament, of the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative, will speak on Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m., about the astrotourism

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Saline Valley’s Backcountry Airstrip Temporarily Closed for Safety

DEATH VALLEY, CA –The Chicken Strip, a remote backcountry airstrip in Death Valley National Park, is temporarily closed due to washouts in the runway. A recent storm damaged the Chicken Strip, leaving it too rough for safe landing. On July 12 a pilot attempted to land, nearly flipped over, then was able to lift back

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Transition to Type 2 Incident Management Team Tomorrow Morning

Grand Canyon, Ariz.– Southwest Type 2 Incident Management Team #3 (Alan Sinclair, IC) arrived this afternoon. They will assume command of the fire at 6 am tomorrow morning. Today additional resources arrived to support the Fuller Fire. Approximately 200 personnel are currently assigned including 3 hotshot crews, one hand crew, 3 helicopters, 5 engines, one dozer, and 3 water tenders. The

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Dave Larson Receives Recognition From Secretary of the Interior

Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA – Joshua Tree National Park Association employee Dave Larsen, was awarded one of only eight Department of Interior Individual Customer Service Awards given in 2016. Larsen was invited to Washington D.C. to attend the ceremony where Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell presented him with the coveted honor.

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Point Imperial Road Closed; North Rim Developed Area Remains Open

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Firefighters conducted an aerial reconnaissance flight this afternoon and estimate the Fuller Fire is approximately 1,324 acres. Approximately 66 personnel are currently assigned including one hotshot crew, one hand crew, and three engines. The lightning-caused fire is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, north of Fuller Canyon Road, about

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Hiker Fatality at Ooh Aah Point on South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, Ariz.–On Friday, July 8, 2016 Park Rangers responded to a call from hikers on the South Kaibab Trail reporting a woman who fell from Ooh Aah Point. Responding Rangers located the body of Colleen Burns, 35 of Orlando, FL approximately 400 feet below Ooh Aah Point.

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Warmer, Drier Weather Leads to Increased Fuller Fire Activity

Grand Canyon, Ariz.– Warmer, drier weather has led to increased fire activity on the Fuller Fire. The lightning-caused fire is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, north of Fuller Canyon Road, about three miles west/southwest of Point Imperial. No structures are threatened. There are no road or trail closures in effect at

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