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Ryan Parker Knox (left) and Joseph McGrath performing "The Mark on the Wall" by Virginia Woolf in the AZPM radio studio.

Rogue Radio presents Virginia Woolf's "The Mark on the Wall"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson Samaritans' 18 year mission continues; and how the border wall endangers the future of the Sonoyta mud turtle.
A changing climate is prolonging and intensifying heat waves, scientists say, driving wildfires.

Agencies Rush to Get Ready for Wildfire Season Following Shutdown

Things like trainings, prescribed burns and hiring had to be put off during the partial government shutdown.
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the nation.

Interior Secretary to Lead Volunteer Project at Grand Canyon

Secretary Zinke's visit is intended to highlight maintenance projects at the park.
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking west from Highway 83.

Environmental Group Sues Federal Agencies Over Rosemont Copper Approval

Center for Biological Diversity claims US Fish and Wildlife Service did not fully consider impact on endangered species and water.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Record Numbers Visit Saguaro National Park, Mirroring National Trend

Report cites significant economic impact that parks have on gateway communities.
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park May Raise Some Fees

Park officials say increases have been authorized by National Park Service
National Parks Grand Canyon

Road to Grand Canyon West Now Paved

Project cost more than $30M; will ease access to canyon's Skywalk.
The bison like to wallow or roll around in the dirt, but the 2,000-pound animal leaves small craters. And far from hunters, the herd in the Grand Canyon has tripled in size to about 350 animals.

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.
Sunset at Yavapai Point, along the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule
As the state's financial crisis forces state parks to close, small-town Florence, Arizona, is trying to keep its local state park open.

Ballot Measure Sought on AZ State Parks Funding

Initiative seeks to protect funding from state budget transfers
State Parks

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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