Drought conditions across the West have impacted rangelands, leaving little water and forage for animals and livestock, prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to undertake targeted actions, such as providing supplemental water and food for wild horses; reducing grazing; and enacting fire restrictions. Hot, dry conditions continue to persist west of the Mississippi River, […]

  Grand Canyon, Ariz. – At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013 a lightning strike near Mather Point resulted in several visitors reporting injuries to the Grand Canyon Visitors Center. The group of visitors was standing near the rim when the lightning strike occurred. Four individuals were transported to the South Rim Clinic

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Monsoonal weather patterns have moved into the Grand Canyon area decreasing fire danger. As a result, on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 a.m. fire managers will lift all fire restrictions within Grand Canyon National Park. On June 26, the park implemented restrictions on all wood burning and charcoal fires. As monsoonal

 FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA – The National Park Service working in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, intergovernmental agencies and tribal partners in Northern Arizona, will move to Stage 1 fire restrictions starting at 8 a.m., on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Monsoonal weather patterns have moved into the area decreasing fire danger. During Stage 1 fire restrictions

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – An adult male died of unknown causes, five people were treated for heat-related illness and more than a dozen people were rescued in separate incidents at Lake Mead National Recreation Area over the weekend. Preventative safety measures Temperatures at Lake Mead National Recreation Area hit record-setting levels June 29-30, reaching as

National Weather Service is forecasting very high temperatures Friday June 28th through Monday July 1st. This area includes Southern Nevada, Southeastern California, Northwestern Arizona resulting from a “massive area of high pressure”. EXPECTED HIGH TEMPERATURES: LAS VEGAS (MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT)…114 TO 117 MESQUITE AND THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY…118 TO 125 PAHRUMP… 111 TO 114 BARSTOW…114 TO

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Due to extreme fire danger throughout Grand Canyon National Park, park officials will be implementing fire restrictions for all areas within the park except the Colorado River corridor. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, all wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbeques, will be prohibited throughout the park,

CAMP VERDE, Ariz. – On Saturday evening, June 22, the National Park Service invites the public to Montezuma Castle National Monument for a Full Moon Flute Concert with Sedona musician Wolfs Robe. The gates will open at 7:00 p.m., and the concert will last from 8:00 until 9:15 p.m. Enjoy the sunset as the music