More State & National Parks Stories

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.

Shutdown: Parks Closed, D-M Civilians Furloughed

Essential services, including air traffic control, Border Patrol, other security forces, still working.

Suspect Charged in Saguaro National Park Vandalism

16-year-old boy alleged to have spray-painted graffiti on 11 saguaros, other spots in May.

National Parks Week Spotlights Special Places

Nature, history, culture are major economic contributors to Arizona

Grand Canyon Economic Impact $467M

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

Grand Canyon Hike? Google It

Panoramic photos take online users on Bright Angel Trail

EPA Wants to Clear Air in Grand Canyon

Navajo Generating Station's emissions targeted in proposed new rule

Ballot Measure Sought on AZ State Parks Funding

Initiative seeks to protect funding from state budget transfers

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

Oracle State Park Reopening After Two-Year Closure

Park near Tucson gets funding help from non-profit group

The Archeological Treasures of Homolovi State Park

Discover a place in Northern Arizona that is sacred land to the Hopi, a budget-troubled state park, and a storehouse of ancient relics.

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