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The Scarlet Macaw's Connection To The Southwest

A few years back during a vacation in Belize, my wife and I went out birding, hoping to catch a glimpse of a Scarlet macaw. And that's about all we got, a glimpse, of those large, magnificent, raucous birds. If you find yourself in Arizona this summer, stop by Tuzigoot National Monument on the last Sunday of the month and you'll be able to see one of these birds up close, and learn about their long history in the Southwest.

National Park Week: Three Bookmark-Worthy Resources To Help You Plan

While you’re beginning to daydream about warmer, longer days, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are preparing to help you #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April 21 through April 29. Carrying the theme “Park Stars” – which celebrates everything from starry skies to superstar volunteers – parks, programs and partners nationwide invite people everywhere to explore stories, experiences, and sites that brighten the National Park System.