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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – Edilberto “Beto” Lopez, of Katy, TX, was found alive, following a two-day search. He is reported to be in good condition. Mr. Lopez started hiking the Emory Peak trail in the Chisos Mountains on Saturday, September 1st. Late that evening, his friends reported him missing. The National Park Service […]

Around 10 a.m. Thursday, August 23, a family of four from Washington encountered a bear a half mile up the Divide Trail, southeast of Old Faithful. The son, 10, ran away from the bear when it charged out of vegetation towards the family. The bear chased the boy and knocked him to the ground. The

Tumacácori National Historical Park will host a special program featuring the rich culture and history of the Tohono O’odham on Saturday, September 8.  Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the San Xavier Cooperative Farm will provide a farmers market stand on the mission grounds, featuring traditional crops. Inside the historic Tumacácori Mission church from 3:00 to 4:30

Joshua Tree National Park staff will reopen all campgrounds on August 30, 2018 in anticipation of the upcoming busy season. They will be first come, first served through Thursday, September 27, 2018. On Friday, September 28, 2018, the following campgrounds will require online reservations that can be made at www.recreation.gov: Cottonwood Campground Indian Cove Campground

Springdale, UT- A rockfall came down on Hidden Canyon Trail on Tuesday, August 28. Nine visitors were temporarily trapped behind the rockfall. No one was injured. Zion’s Search and Rescue team, along with the help of the Grand Canyon helicopter crew, shorthauled the nine visitors safely out of canyon. Hidden Canyon Trail will remain closed

SPRINGDALE, UT – The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through Zion National Park, connecting State Route 9 between Springdale and Mt. Carmel Junction will temporarily closed September 5 and 6, 2018, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for emergency repairs to the asphalt roadway and historic road guard walls. The roadway and guard walls were damaged in several

Due to low lake levels and the narrowness of the area, a portion of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona between the Glen Canyon Dam and Wahweap (commonly known as Anchovy Point) has been marked with no-wake buoys. Anyone navigating the area is advised to watch for underwater hazards on both sides. Lake Powell is currently at

The extreme fire danger preventative measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park implemented on June 1 have been cancelled due to recent precipitation combined with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The park has reopened Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and reinstated charcoal fires in designated areas, smoking outside, and open flames and cooking stoves in the backcountry.

Grand Canyon, AZ – Growth of the Obi Fire was minimal this morning, but as the sun dried out fine fuels, the fire reanimated and became semi-active.  The majority of the fire growth was in the southern section of the Wahalla Plateau. The fire is now estimated at 10,067 acres. Fire crews continued backburning operations

SPRINGDALE, UT – A body was located at the end of Deertrap Mountain Trail in Zion National Park. The backpack and clothing description match that of missing hiker, 47 year old Maurice Harris. Deertrap Mountain Trail is a dead end spur off of the East Rim Trail. Mr. Harris was last seen at the trailhead