The Superintendent’s Hike up Quail Mountain has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 7. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/hike-rescheduled.htm Source:: Joshua Tree Superintendent’s Hike Moved to May 7       

The National Park Service will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tusayan-shuttle-2016.htm Source:: Tusayan Bus Route at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 7, 2016 – Park and Ride; We’ll Be Your Guide       

Economic benefit to Death Valley National Park’s gateway community from tourism spending was up in 2015 in spite of closures during the end of the year from flood damage. Visitation in March 2016 was the highest in park history due to the “super bloom”. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/economic-benefits-2015.htm Source:: Park Tourism Economic Benefits 2015       

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 547,325 visitors to Mesa Verde in 2015 spent $55.4 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 814 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $66.8 million. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_17_tourism_to_mesaverde_creates_economic_benefits.htm Source:: Tourism to Mesa Verde National Park creates $66.8

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 42,146 visitors to Tumacácori National Historical Park in 2015 spent $2,413,400 in communities near the park. That spending supported 36 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2,905,700. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/economic-benefits-of-national-parks-2015.htm Source:: Economic Benefits of National Parks 2015       

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

Death Valley National Park’s Celestial Centennial and Mars Fest Symposium took place between April 8th and 10th and highlighted Death Valley’s special connection to the night sky. Over 2,000 visitors participated in the event, which included stargazing through telescopes and presentations by astronomical experts. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/celestial-centennial-success.htm Source:: Celestial Centennial Event Was a Success       

A new National Park Service report shows that 2,025,755 visitors to Joshua Tree National Park in 2015 spent $96,741,300 in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,341 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $128,226,700. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/tourism-creates-economic-benefits.htm Source:: Tourism to Joshua Tree National Park Creates $128,266,700 in

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5.5 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2015 spent $584 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tourism-economic-benefits-2015.htm Source:: Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park Creates $584 Million in Economic Benefits