Parks Raising Price of Lifetime Pass for Seniors
The National Parks service will increase the fee from $10 to $80 in August.
Tucson Ranks Low in Public Park Availability
Trust for Public Land rankings show many Tucsonans do not have easy access to a park.
Grand Canyon Considers Thinning Bison Herd
Park officials worried about damage done by up to 600 bison in the park.
First Day Hikes Celebrates 60th Year in Arizona State Parks
Come Sunday, more than 60 events will be held statewide, 7 in Southern Arizona.
Permit Holders Can Cut Their Own Christmas Trees in Coronado Forest
There are a limited number of permits and certain conditions apply.
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.
National Parks at 100: Will Next Century Diversify Visitors?
Programs in the works to get more people of color, younger Americans to visit parks.
Proposal Pitches A New National Park in Arizona
Residents hope to turn Chiricahua National Monument into national park.
Fire Season Off To Slow Start, But Heat Could Cause Pickup
Upcoming heat wave will provide the fuels needed for more wildfires, and monsoons could provide the spark to get them going.
Forest Officials: Too Many Unattended Campfires
Crews in Coronado Forest's Catalina District say this is peak fire season.
Arizona Spotlight for November 20, 2015
StoryCorps arrives in Tucson; visit a peaceful Asian oasis in midtown Tucson; a community finds common ground in a neighborhood park; five experimental music artists use MOCA as a soundscape.
Arizona Wildfire Season is Late; Still Coming and May Be Bad
Desert regions could face worst fires because of growing vegetation, followed by dryness.
National Parks Add Millions to Arizona Economy
Annual report shows $837 million spent at area National Parks in 2014
Report: Colorado River Most Endangered River in US
Three human-caused sources listed as dangerous for river that flows through Arizona.
Bountiful Brilliant Blooms Expected This Spring
Scientists say good wildflower conditions may be manifest in certain Sonoran Desert sites.
