More Arizona Environment State & National Parks Stories

The Arizona Trail Opens New Paths for Tucson Resident

Accident leads to exercise and new discoveries

Proposal Pitches A New National Park in Arizona

Residents hope to turn Chiricahua National Monument into national park.

US Parks Draw Record Crowds Ahead of 100th Anniversary

Visitation to 409 National Parks estimated at 300M last year, even bigger in 2016.

National Parks Add Millions to Arizona Economy

Annual report shows $837 million spent at area National Parks in 2014

Bountiful Brilliant Blooms Expected This Spring

Scientists say good wildflower conditions may be manifest in certain Sonoran Desert sites.

Road to Grand Canyon West Now Paved

Project cost more than $30M; will ease access to canyon's Skywalk.

Part of Grand Canyon Bison Herd Recently Moved

19 animals taken back to their original home on Arizona Strip; more than 300 remain.

Grand Canyon Damages Leads to Questioning Future of Bison

Iconic animal has made area its home; the herd has grown over years, and is now overgrazing park land, draining already low water holes, trampling archaeological sites.

Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism

16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.

National Parks Week Spotlights Special Places

Nature, history, culture are major economic contributors to Arizona

Grand Canyon Economic Impact $467M

Study: Tourism supports 7,400 jobs in and around national park

Grand Canyon Hike? Google It

Panoramic photos take online users on Bright Angel Trail

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule

Ballot Measure Sought on AZ State Parks Funding

Initiative seeks to protect funding from state budget transfers

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Legislature moving to return control of revenues

Oracle State Park To Re-open After Two-Year Closure

Private group donates enough funds to balance state budget cuts and operate the park part-time

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