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Activities and closures at Lake Pleasant, late September through early October 2025
The Castle Creek entry, North entrance, at Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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Arizona NPS alerts: Current closures, cautions and restrictions
As of September 3, 2025, these are the current alerts to be aware of before visiting the following National Park Service sites in Arizona. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Through September 22, 2025, the Visitor Center will be closed on...
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Dragon Bravo Wildfire: Closures in Grand Canyon National Park
The North Rim will remain closed for the rest of the 2025 season due to the ongoing damage caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. The blaze has destroyed roughly 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the North Rim...
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Recovery operation to occupy Echo Canyon after man’s body found off trail
On September 8, 2025, firefighters were called to Camelback’s Echo Canyon Trail where a man’s body was discovered. It is believed that the man fell from above, landing in the gully where his remains were found just east of the Read more…
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Rockin’ River Ranch State Park adds two days following park entrance increase
Starting September 1, 2025, Camp Verde’s Rockin’ River Ranch State Park will welcome visitors Thursdays through Mondays, expanding from its previous weekend-only schedule. The 209-acre park nestled at the confluence of West Clear Creek and the Verde River, is a Read more…
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Grand Canyon National Park Reopens South Rim Trails After Dragon Bravo Fire Closures
Grand Canyon National Park has reopened portions of major South Rim corridor trails that were closed July 13, 2025, following the Dragon Bravo Fire. Now open: The decision follows a week of improved inner canyon air quality. The River Trail Read more…
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Arizona National Forests issue these fire restrictions and closures as danger levels rise
With hot, dry summer conditions in full effect, multiple forests are implementing precautionary measures to help prevent wildfires.
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Green Valley Lake welcomes Payson Wildlife Fair on May 3
Families looking for a day of hands-on outdoor adventure won’t want to miss the annual Payson Wildlife Fair, set for Saturday, May 3, at Green Valley Park. Running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the free event will feature everything Read more…
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Fees increase across Arizona State Parks starting Feb. 25
Starting February 25, 2025, Arizona State Parks and Trails will implement increased fees to support park operations and improvements. Before embarking on a visit to your chosen state park destination, be sure to visit that park’s webpage for details on Read more…
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Grand Canyon National Park’s 2026 lottery for noncommercial river trips is now open
Applications to raft the majestic Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park in 2026 will be accepted through 12pm, Feb. 25