Author name: DUSA Staff

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments by October 25 on proposed fee changes for backcountry permits and campgrounds in Death Valley National Park. The NPS proposes to increase nightly campsite fees by $4 to $8. Some backcountry permits would become reservable in advance on Recreation.gov with a fee.   The NPS made […]

GET GHOSTED THIS HAUNTOBER: VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA, LETS SPOOKS FLY DURING MONTHLONG CELEBRATION Many call it the most haunted town in the U.S. — perhaps even on the planet — but skeptics and believers alike can agree: Virginia City’s storied boom-and-bust mining town history, which took root way back in 1859, is prime paranormal fodder.

In the heart of Tonopah, Nevada, a town steeped in mining history and folklore, stands a monument to the past and the paranormal—the legendary Mizpah Hotel. This iconic landmark, with its tales of luxury, legends, and apparitions, has become a focal point of intrigue, drawing both locals and visitors eager to uncover the mysteries that

In honor of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, September 23, entry fees will be waived at national parks and other federal public lands, including national monuments, forests, recreation areas, seashores, wildlife refuges, historical sites, battlefields, and grasslands. National Public Lands Day is a great day for a visit, and it also is the nation’s

The National Park Service is announcing the expected Transcanyon Waterline construction-related closures to Grand Canyon National Park trail and campground areas today.    Expected visitor use area closures include:  The construction areas and schedule are subject to change and visitors are encouraged to check the park’s website for the current operational status. Intermittent trail delays of up to

Learn Zion National Park shuttle and campground schedules for fall and winter 2023 Fall has arrived at Zion National Park! Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules and campground availability to reflect the seasons. Here is what you need to know to plan your visit this fall or winter:  Zion Canyon Line

This winter, drivers can look forward to smooth rides at Kolob Canyons Road in Zion National Park. On or after September 25, the National Park Service will start a project to repair damage that resulted from a landslide earlier in the year.  “Engineers and park maintenance staff developed the plan to repair the road in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration,” Bry Carter, Zion Chief of Facilities Management said.

Grand Canyon National Park is working to remove invasive species and protect native species of fish in the Colorado River with $258,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act. This project is part of a nationwide effort to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts.   In fiscal year 2023, President Biden’s Investing in America, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure

On September 9 at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received an emergency call of a hiker in distress on the North Kaibab Trail approximately one mile south of Cottonwood Campground. Soon thereafter the hiker became unresponsive and bystanders initiated CPR.  National Park Service (NPS) search and rescue personnel responded to the call via helicopter.

Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park. This is due to diminished water supplies. Crews continue to investigate challenges with water treatment and cannot pump water from Roaring Springs to the South Rim to replenish water stores. They are working to reestablish water treatment