Kartchner Caverns State Park is now open and resuming normal operations, according to Arizona State Parks. Power has been restored to the park, and entry is reopened to visitors and campers.

Coronado National Forest says the fire is up to 120 acres now. According to park rangers, the fire was started after a lightning strike. Smoke is visible from Highway 90 and nearby areas.

If you go What: Grand opening of the new Ocotillo Trail at Kartchner Caverns State Park, followed by a guided hike on the trail. When: Sunday, April 22. The opening event begins at 10 a.m. and the ...

After an eight-year low of 119,000 visitors in fiscal 2011, the park’s attendance has been steadily rising, seeing 129,000 visitors in fiscal 2012 and almost 132,000 for the year ending June 30.