The Grand Canyon Lodge will officially commence their 2023 seasonal operations on Sunday, July 23. Since June 2, limited visitor services have been available due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline that led to water conservation measures. The water pipeline was fully repaired and water conservation measures for the North Rim are […]
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Heat may have been a factor in his death A man died at a trailhead in Death Valley National Park on Tuesday afternoon as temperatures soared to 121°F. The 71-year-old man from the Los Angeles area collapsed outside the restroom at Golden Canyon. National Park Service officials believe he had likely just been hiking the
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Joshua Tree National Park and the Joshua Tree National Park Association staffs are pleased to announce the selections for the 2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program. Six applicants have been invited to participate in the program’s seventeenth year of hosting artists who volunteer their time and creativity to interpret the resources of Joshua Tree National Park through
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During this busy boating season, the National Park Service (NPS) would like to remind visitors that pin anchoring vessels is illegal in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes the placement of metal stakes in any holes within the sandstone, even if the hole is pre-existing. Authorized methods of anchoring vessels include burying anchors in
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When you think of Arizona, you imagine the majestic saguaro cactus and the vast desert landscape. However, it might surprise you that cotton is one of the main crops grown in this desert state. Cotton Farming in Arizona Discover the rise, decline, and revival of cotton cultivation in Arizona, its impact on the state’s economy, and
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On July 2 at approximately 6:30 p.m., a U.S. Park Ranger received a report of a distressed day hiker in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park. The hiker, a 57-year-old female, was attempting an eight-mile hike in the remote Tuweep area of the park when she became unconscious. A ranger arrived on scene
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A 65-year-old man from the San Diego, CA area was found dead in his vehicle in Death Valley National Park on the morning of July 3, 2023. Extreme heat appears to have caused his death. At 10:01 am, a National Park Service maintenance worker noticed a vehicle about 30 yards off road from North Highway.
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The Man Behind the Name – Curtis Howe Springer In the vast and captivating Mojave Desert of California, there exists a hidden gem with an unusual and enigmatic name – Zzyzx. This extraordinary oasis was built on the edge of Soda Dry Lake, a mere 11 miles south of Baker, CA. Within this isolated enclave, Curtis Howe
California State Parks is excited to announce its partnership with innovative location technology, what3words. A new tool in the State Parks toolkit, what3words provides dispatchers with state-of-the-art technology to assist visitors in the event they become lost, stranded or who otherwise need help from emergency services. Using this revolutionarytechnology, State Parks dispatchers will now be
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A mare and foal that had been stranded on a Lake Powell beach in Navajo Canyon have been rescued. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff had been monitoring and feeding the animals since June 7. Park staff contacted a local veterinarian and together they assessed the horses and their situation. It was concluded that the
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