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Grand Canyon, Ariz.– On July 25, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis presented the 2015 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildfire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Award to the Grand Canyon Helitack Crew. The Grand Canyon Helitack Crew was recognized for consistently maintaining a high level of wildfire EMS support at the local, regional and national […]

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department and those yet to be established. Throughout 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) has been celebrating its

In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, Tumacácori National Historical Park is hosting a “BioBlitz” on August 20, 2016 focused on locating and identifying pollinator species. The objective of this event is to document as many pollinator species in the park in a single day as possible, while raising awareness about the importance

Traffic Delays Expected August 1, 2016 https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/tourutah.htm Source:: Tour of Utah Riding Through Zion National Park       

Tucson, AZ–Saguaro National Park and the Federal Highway Administration are preparing to begin a project to rehabilitate and resurface Kinney Road withinthe park’s west Tucson Mountain District. The project will be complete by December 1st, 2016.  Visitors should expect some limited road closures, detours, and minor traffic delays en route to the Red Hills Visitor Center, which will

The National Park Service (NPS) and Glen Canyon Natural History Association (NHA) will host the first annual Glen Canyon Bat Festival on Thursday, August 4 at the Wahweap amphitheater. This free event will include informational booths, kid-friendly crafts and activities, guest presentations, and a bat discovery walk. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m.and conclude just after 10 p.m.

DEATH VALLEY, CA –Badwater Road is now fully open, connecting Death Valley National Park to the gateway town of Shoshone, California. Work remains to be done in other areas of the park to repair road and infrastructure damage caused by flash floods last October. Several storms between October 4 and October 18, 2015 caused extreme

49 Palms Oasis Closed to Visitors Due to extremely hot and dry conditions, park management has closed 49 Palms Oasis to visitors. Hikers will be allowed approximately one-half mile on the trail before signage closes off the route into the oasis.

Thirsty honeybees are present in large numbers at the Cholla Cactus Garden and Keys View. They are attracted to moisture. During hot weather, honeybees need water to cool themselves and their hives. ey are attracted to any moisture source, including human perspiration. When visiting these areas, turn off car AC 10 minutes before arriving to

Saguaro National Park proposes an increase to the park’s 7-Day Private Vehicle Entrance Permit from $10 to $15. The seven day pass admits a private vehicle and all of its occupants into the park for oneweek. If approved, the increase would go into effect on January 1, 2017.