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Grand Canyon, Ariz. –Water restrictions at Grand Canyon National Park have been scaled back to basic conservation measures. These measures include turning off the water while you shave or brush your teeth; running dishwashers or washing machines with only full loads and in eco mode if available; taking shorter showers; not washing vehicles; filling the sink […]

Moab, UT — Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. Beginning at 12:01 am on Friday, July 1, 2016, fires will be permitted only in designated fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Open fires are prohibited in

Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news062716.htm Source:: National Park Service Announces 2016 Fire Restrictions       

Naturalist Programs at the Red Hills Visitor Center (West; 2700 N Kinney Rd. 85734) July 1, 8, 15 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.   What is the Reason for the Saguaro Fruit Harvest?  Talk: 30 minutes For over a hundred years the Tohono O’odham have harvested the saguaro fruit every summer. Come participate in a cultural experience and learn about

Grand Canyon National Park remains at mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/continued-mandatory.htm Source:: UPDATE: Continued Mandatory Water Conservation at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water System Issues       

Beginning at 8 am on Thursday, June 23rd Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/mandatory-water-conservation.htm Source:: UPDATED: Mandatory Water Conservation Implemented at Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues       

The recent heat wave in the Southwest has taken its toll on visitors to the popular Horseshoe Bend Overlook. Since Saturday, June 18, National Park Service dispatch has received nearly a dozen calls for help from heat stressed visitors hiking to the site, a figure which does not include the numerous calls responded to by

Grand Canyon, Ariz. –Grand Canyon National Park is requesting that all visitors and residents on the South Rim of Grand Canyon begin instituting water conservation measures. A break in the Transcanyon Pipeline was identified today; in addition to the breakdown of one of the Indian Garden pipeline water pumps that provide water to the South

A team of National Park scuba divers partnered with community members in Fredonia, AZ, to teach the town’s children about water safety, while completing annual recertification training, June 14, 2016. The dive team conducted training in front of an audience of children ranging in age from six to 13, provided a water safety talk, and