The Future of a Link to the Past
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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.
Wildfire Risk Goes Beyond Hottest Months, Officials Say
Officials from the Coronado National Forest and the National Park Service discuss conditions this year.
Oro Valley Council Considers Tax to Expand Naranja Park
Should voters be asked to OK $4.50 a month more in property taxes for $17M improvements?
Rillito Horse Racing Gets Another Lap: Through 2021
Extension comes with a stipulation for $1M in upgrades to Rillito Park facilities.
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.
Tucson Sells $8M Property to National Housing Developer
Mattamy Homes purchases 173 acres, plans to incorporate area mountain bike park.
