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Anticipate temporary road closures on East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park due to increased avalanche danger
Anticipate temporary road closures on East Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park due to increased avalanche danger; Stay informed about road status The East Entrance Road between the East Entrance and Fishing Bridge will close for periods of time Monday, May 16...
Grizzly bear 399’s offspring are now independent
JACKSON, WY— Grizzly bear 399 has successfully weaned her four offspring, which is normal for female grizzly bears with two-year-old cubs. These young bears will eventually disperse to establish individual home ranges. Residents of Teton County should expect that...
Bullfrog North Ramp Operable for Small Vessel
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the recently extended Bullfrog North Boat Ramp in North Lake Powell is now operable for small, motorized vessels. (On May 16, the lake’s elevation was 3525.17.) A courtesy dock is available at the ramp. To...
Division of Boating and Waterways Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Boat Responsibly as 2022 Boating Season Begins
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways is joining boating education professionals across the country in reminding recreational boaters to boat responsibly during National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27) and year-round....
Additional Details Released Following Investigation of Climber Death on Independence Monument
Fruita, CO – At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, Colorado National Monument rangers were notified of a climber who fell. The 67-year-old man was identified by the Mesa County Coroner's Office as Andrew Whiteside, a resident of Lutherville...
Echo Bay launch ramp to close May 11 at Lake Mead
Declining water levels and topography constraints are determining factors BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Lake Mead National Recreation Area will close Echo Bay launch ramp Wednesday, May 11 due to low water levels at Lake Mead. The Echo Bay launch ramp was constructed for boat...
Human skeletal remains found at Callville Bay
BOULDER CITY, Nevada – National Park Service rangers received a witness report of human skeletal remains discovered at Callville Bay in Lake Mead National Recreation Area at approximately 2:00 p.m. PST on Saturday, May 7. Park rangers responded to the call and are on...
Chasing the Light
Upper Antelope Canyon Photo Tour Photos and text by Lynn Bremner A photo taken with an iPhone by Abbie Archer. It shows one of the main chambers as a several tour groups pass through it.The phone rang as I was packing for my vacation. It was my dad calling to tell me...
National Park Service seeks tips from the public to aid investigation of stolen fossils from Capitol Reef National Park
US Park Rangers of Capitol Reef National Park are seeking information from the public to aid in the recovery of irreplaceable paleontological resources and identify those responsible for the vandalism and theft of trace fossils. Park officials determined that sometime...
