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Wildflowers Show Off Their Colors Around Arizona

Fall and winter rains provided a necessary resource for brilliant blooms.

Saguaro National Park To Raise Entrance Fees

All rates go up $5 on January 1st.

Proposal Pitches A New National Park in Arizona

Residents hope to turn Chiricahua National Monument into national park.

National Parks Add Millions to Arizona Economy

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

Brewer Will Continue to Use State Money to Keep Grand Canyon Open

National park will remain open for another 9 days; AZ governor had until Weds to make decision, send funds to fed gov.

North AZ Towns Losing Millions Over Closure of Grand Canyon

Government shutdown costing the region about $12M, estimates say; town of Tusayan has felt much impact since most income comes from canyon's tourism.

Grand Canyon Economic Impact $467M

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

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Legislature moving to return control of revenues

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