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Lynn Bremner is an expert on desert topics and one of the founders of DesertUSA.com, where she authors the blog Desert Road Trippin'. She writes about the flora and fauna of the desert, destinations, experiences, road trips, geology, prospecting, desert culture, history, and desert lore. Lynn also authors the Ideas to Life Blog, focusing on AI content creation. A published author, she has written articles about polo, golf, and various other subjects.

mesa prieta trail at sunset in Petroglyph National Monument

South Point Day Use Area Opens to the Public at Petroglyph National Monument, NM

Petroglyph National Monument announces the opening of the South Point Day Use Area to the public on May 3, 2024. To celebrate the opening, park rangers will provide guided hikes, activities, and information about the area on-site from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4.  South Point Day Use

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Grand Canyon park rainter by a hiking trail sign.

Preventive Search and Rescue program launches new HIKE SMART Film

The Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) program at Grand Canyon National Park is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative HIKE SMART film project aimed at enhancing hiking safety awareness among visitors.   In response to evolving communication trends and the increasing influence of social media, PSAR managers recognized the need to update its

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Scenic Drive rehabilitation project in Capitol Reef National Park

The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will begin work on an approximately $12 million project to rehabilitate Scenic Drive and multiple parking lots in Capitol Reef National Park.   To complete the work, Scenic Drive will be closed for construction beginning April 29. Scenic Drive is a paved 8-mile road

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National Park Week April 20 - 28, 2024.

Celebrate National Park Week from April 20 through 28

Start the week with free entrance to any national park on April 20 During National Park Week, experience the beauty of natural surroundings, explore the country’s rich heritage, and engage your senses in all things national parks. The celebration begins with an entrance fee-free day on April 20 and continues through April 28. Pick a place and activity, keep

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A view of new water distribution line being installed throughout Havasupai Gardens for the Transcanyon Waterline project at Grand Canyon National Park. NPS/N. Powell

Grand Canyon National Park announces reopening of trails and campground April 15

The National Park Service is announcing Havasupai Gardens Campground and the Bright Angel and Tonto Trails will reopen for public use April 15, 2024. The areas were closed Dec. 1, 2023, for Transcanyon Waterline project construction activities.   Plateau Point Trail, from Havasupai Gardens to Plateau Point remains closed until June 20, 2024. During this time, Tonto Trail

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Invasive Stinknet at Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park seeks help in combating invasive stinknet

Saguaro National Park is asking park visitors and the greater Tucson community to be vigilant about a new and ever-increasing threat to the Sonoran desert landscape: invasive stinknet. Plants are currently flowering in southern Arizona, and finding and removing them before they set seed is critical to stopping their spread. Since its arrival in Arizona,

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Backcountry users enjoy solitude in a designated campsite along Echo Canyon Rd. NPS/J. Hallett

Death Valley National Park to launch online backcountry permits system on Recreation.gov

Beginning April 30th, 2024, Death Valley National Park will implement a new backcountry permit system for specific backcountry areas, making reservations available on Recreation.gov up to 6-months in advance of start dates. This permit system replaces the current system, which was only available on the same day and in person during business hours at the

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