Utah State

Columbus, OH

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Business Insider's reporter has experienced crowds on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The North Rim is more peaceful since it's under-the-radar.

I've been to 20 national parks and forests around the US. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most underrated.

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One of the most famous double arches in Utah has collapsed according to the National Park Service.

One of Utah's Most Iconic Arches Collapses According to National Park Service

WEKU

National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

A water shortage on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will force closure of hotels there, the National Park Service announced Wednesday afternoon. Four breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline that brings water from the North Rim to the South Rim is forcing the park to implement Stage 4 water restrictions beginning Thursday afternoon. The breaks in the 12-and-a-half-mile-long pipeline have made it impossible to pump water to either the South or the North rims, a park release said.

Water Shortage Forces Hotel Closures At Grand Canyon National Park

Colorado State

California State

The Independent

Three German tourists have been cited for firing paintball guns inside Joshua Tree national park earlier this month.On August 4, a park ranger patrolling a campground inside the California park saw “fresh yellow paintball splatter” on nearby structures and signs, according to a press release. Rangers found at least eleven signs splattered with the yellow paint.The citation, issued to each of the three tourists, carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.The ranger caught the tourists after investigating the paint splatters and finding a slingshot inside a nearby vehicle “in plain view.” The tourists admitted...

German tourists shoot paintballs all over Joshua Tree national park in California

Sunset Magazine

The geological marvel known as Double Arches in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah fell suddenly last week.

The Iconic Double Arches in Utah Have Collapsed

Arizona State

Nevada State

 Two Nevada men accused of damaging 140-million-year-old rock formations in a national park are facing trial.The charges against the men come four months after a video showing two visitors vandalizing the ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area went viral.Wyatt Clifford Fain, 37, and Payden David Guy Cosper, 31, have each been charged with one count of injury and depredation of government property and one count of aiding and abetting. The men could face up to 10 years in prison if they are convicted when they go to trial in October, the US Department of Justice said.According...

Two Nevada men face trial for allegedly damaging 140-million-year-old rock formations at national park

Coconino County, AZ

The president of the Navajo Nation unsuccessfully attempted to stop two semi trucks from hauling uranium through tribal land this week. Back in 2012, the Navajo Nation passed the Radioactive and Related Substances Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. This act technically banned the transport of uranium through the tribe’s reservation, but is not legally enforceable on highways due to a technicality, reported KJZZ.

Navajo Nation attempted to stop semi trucks hauling uranium through tribal land after company breaks “promise”

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

Jackson, WY

Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole has opened its doors as the destination’s first adults-only hotel. Set atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, Hotel Yellowstone affords unobstructed views of the Teton Mountain Range and Snake River Valley. The hotel has 36 suites, housed in clusters across the property’s four acres....

Now Open: Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Henderson, NV

Two Henderson, Nevada, men have been indicted and are set to face trial for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead.

Two men indicted for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead

 Go to Willcox Playa Wildlife Area, they said. You’ll see plenty of sandhill cranes. Sandhill cranes? We get those in Florida, we replied. Ah, not like this, they insisted. And they were right.The region in southeast Arizona is home to the annual migration of sandhill cranes, and the sight of thousands of these majestic birds arriving at sunset over the Playa’s marshland was akin to being in the middle of a David Attenborough documentary.Like the massed formations of World War II bombers – but distinctly less hostile – the cranes floated in from the setting sun on a perfect...

Crossing cowboy towns and cactus-filled wonderlands on a US road trip through Arizona and New Mexico

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What makes today’s date special for your zodiac sign? Today, all zodiac signs are set to experience extraordinary cosmic shifts that would likely affect certain areas of their lives. For some signs, today’s cosmic boost will positively affect their finances. The planets have aligned to bring luck and good fortune their way. Hence, some individuals will feel a special wave of optimism and passion to lay a good foundation for financial abundance.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 22, 2024

Woodinville, WA

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Maria Shimizu Christensen

Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Labor Day is just around the corner, and if you're still finalizing vacation plans or contemplating a last-minute getaway, North Carolina has plenty of options for you. Whether you're planning a road trip with the family or a solo adventure, an extended weekend outside of the city might be just what you need.

North Carolina Beach Town is the Best Labor Day Weekend Getaway in the State

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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National parks, recreation areas contributed $1.9 billion to Utah's economy

The U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service released a new report on visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2023. According to the press...

National parks, recreation areas contributed $1.9 billion to Utah's economy

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