Wildfire Risk Goes Beyond Hottest Months, Officials Say
Officials from the Coronado National Forest and the National Park Service discuss conditions this year.
At Arizona's Kartchner Caverns, Science Supports Stewardship — And Vice Versa
The Cochise County landmark is more than just a tourist draw.
Visitors Flock to Arizona State Parks in Record Numbers
Nearly 3M tourists spent more than $16M at the parks, which lost some funding in 2012.
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.
Dated Technology Hinders Grand Canyon Search And Rescue Efforts
Increased visitors, inconsistent radio communication put strain on first responders
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.
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.
Rangers Citing Grand Canyon Intruders in Shutdown
21 people caught trying to hike in or go past locked gates in national park closed by federal government.
