Sabino Canyon
The Coronado Forest announced it was switching shuttle operators in Sabino Canyon this summer, and the new company will transition the fleet to electric vehicles from the current gas-powered shuttles. Regional Partnering Center will take over for the current operator, which had been in service for 20 years, on July 1.
A dispute about the concessionaire who runs the shuttle is to blame.
The free buses run every 20 minutes daily between the national park and the gateway town.
Construction will restrict vehicle access to the popular spots May 9-16.
The free shuttle aims to reduce traffic congestion in the park.
All park and concessionaire services will be operational on opening day.
The park is compiling the public's wish list on boat tours, lodging, restaurants, camping, and more.
The park is holding an Earth Day celebration on top of the National Park Week fee-free day.
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed a 20-year ban on mining in one area while also allowing an existing mine to stay.
