Over the past 6 months, Organ Pipe Cactus has reached over 500 local elementary student with opportunities to learn and explore the monument. https://www.nps.gov/orpi/learn/news/centennial-with-children.htm Source:: Organ Pipe Cactus Celebrates Centennial with Children       

Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of hikes and talks this fall that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural histories. Program listings also are available on the park’s website, www.nps.gov/sagu, or visit us on Facebook. Interpretive programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change; visitors should call

The twenty-sixth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 4 through Saturday, June 11, 2016 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/star-party-2016.htm Source:: Astronomers to Provide Free Telescope Viewing at Grand Canyon National Park, June 4-11       

Mesa Verde National Park welcomes photographer Gregory Spaid as its second Artist in Residence of 2016. Gregory will present “The Tree is a Camera,” an illustrated talk, for visitors at Mesa Verde on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_22_photo_presentation_by_air_gregory_spaid.htm Source:: Photography Presentation by Gregory Spaid, Mesa Verde

The locations of the burns are in the vicinity of Zion Lodge and near the main park visitor center https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/pxfirezc.htm Source:: Prescribed Fires Planned in Zion Canyon in 2016       

On Friday, May 20, 2016, at 7:00 pm at the Chapin Mesa Museum, Mesa Verde National Park will host a presentation by Donna Glowacki as part of the 2016 Four Corners Lecture Series. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_21_four_corners_lect_series_donna_glowacki.htm Source:: “The Making of a Village: Growth and Change at Spruce Tree House”       

The National Park Service (NPS) and its partners invite the public to a re-dedication ceremony at the Desert View Watchtower on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 10:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/desert-view-ceremony.htm Source:: Grand Canyon National Park to Hold Desert View Watchtower Rededication Ceremony       

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga today announced his retirement effective June 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/superintendent-dave-uberuaga-announces-retirement.htm Source:: Superintendent Dave Uberuaga Announces Retirement       

Park holding sessions on-line and in four surrounding communities https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/vump.htm Source:: Zion’s Visitor Use Management Plan Public Listening Sessions       

Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news051316.htm Source:: Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Prepare for Busy Memorial Day Weekend