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Grand Canyon National Park announces the release of a new video that invites visitors to experience Grand Canyon through the lens of Indigenous peoples and the 11 Associated Tribes. “We Are Grand Canyon” stands as a testament to the profound connection between the Grand Canyon and the 11 Associated Tribes that have called it home […]

Likely due to medical causes A 66-year-old man from Gig Harbor, Washington died while hiking with his wife in Death Valley National Park on April 5. The man was about one mile up Mosaic Canyon Trail when he appears to have suffered an acute medical event. Other hikers used the satellite SOS function on their

Death Valley National Park – Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (Nye County, Nevada) Agency biologists are excited to report increased numbers of one of the world’s rarest fishes. Scientists counted 191 Devils Hole pupfish, which is the most fish observed during annual spring season counts in 25 years. This is good news for the critically

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 a.m. to mark the official start of the 2024 season. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their 2024 seasonal operations on this date. Visitor services, including the campground, Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore and the

Petroglyph National Monument announces the opening of the South Point Day Use Area to the public on May 3, 2024. To celebrate the opening, park rangers will provide guided hikes, activities, and information about the area on-site from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4.  South Point Day Use

The Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) program at Grand Canyon National Park is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative HIKE SMART film project aimed at enhancing hiking safety awareness among visitors.   In response to evolving communication trends and the increasing influence of social media, PSAR managers recognized the need to update its

The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will begin work on an approximately $12 million project to rehabilitate Scenic Drive and multiple parking lots in Capitol Reef National Park.   To complete the work, Scenic Drive will be closed for construction beginning April 29. Scenic Drive is a paved 8-mile road

Law enforcement park rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking information from the public to help identify suspects involved in a vandalism incident at the Redstone Dunes Trail area. In a video posted to social media that was reportedly recorded on the evening of Sunday, April 7, 2024, two adult males are seen

Start the week with free entrance to any national park on April 20 During National Park Week, experience the beauty of natural surroundings, explore the country’s rich heritage, and engage your senses in all things national parks. The celebration begins with an entrance fee-free day on April 20 and continues through April 28. Pick a place and activity, keep

The National Park Service is announcing Havasupai Gardens Campground and the Bright Angel and Tonto Trails will reopen for public use April 15, 2024. The areas were closed Dec. 1, 2023, for Transcanyon Waterline project construction activities.   Plateau Point Trail, from Havasupai Gardens to Plateau Point remains closed until June 20, 2024. During this time, Tonto Trail