We are saddened to share the news that mountain lion P-81 was likely killed by a vehicle strike Sunday, Jan. 22. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officials collected P-81’s body on the Pacific Coast Highway near Las Posas Road in the western Santa Monica Mountains. A necropsy will be performed to confirm cause of death. …
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Today, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park for specific launch dates within calendar year 2024. A total of 459 permits will be available for 12- to 25-day river trips. Eligible individuals may apply online …
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Backpackers can now obtain backpacking permits digitally at recreation.gov as of February 1, 2023, and the new system will be fully implemented on March 1, 2023. During the month of February as the system transitions, backpackers may continue to self-register at backcountry trailheads, and can book permits online for dates after March 1. After March 1, the self-registration, paper-based permits …
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Death Valley Dark Sky Festival is Feb. 10-12, 2023 Mark your calendars! The annual Death Valley Dark Sky Festival will take place February 10-12, 2023. Explore the wonders of space from one of the darkest locations in the United States. Join scientists and park rangers to learn about the cosmos and how Death Valley National Park …
As part of a modernization project for the fuel dock at Katherine Landing, dock-based fuel will not be available from now until March 31, 2023. Land-based fuel will be available at Katherine Landing starting this weekend. Working with the park’s concession, Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave Marina, this modernization will improve visitors’ experiences by replacing …
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An elderly husband and wife from Las Vegas, Nevada were found dead in Death Valley National Park on January 13, 2023, according to law enforcement officials. Paul Fischer, 73, called the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office to report that he had just killed his wife, Mary Fischer, 72. Mr. Fischer stated his intention to kill himself …
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View all Wildflower Reports for 2023 (AZ, CA, NM, NV, UT, TX ) As the rain continues in Southern California, wildflower enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the annual spring bloom. The beautiful flowers surprised us in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in December with an early display triggered by the rain events and the warm weather than followed. The winter …
Death Valley offers some of the best stargazing in America. The International Dark-Sky Association has designated Death Valley National Park a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park, which is the highest rating of darkness. During our annual spring Dark Sky Festival, visitors are invited to come explore the night sky and the unique park landscapes which can help …
Will There be a Superbloom This Year? DesertUSA is predicting that we will have an excellent wildflower season this year. Will it be a superbloom? Time will tell. Some of the best wildflower viewing areas have received a good amount of rain over the past few months. We still have to see how the weather plays out in February. If …
Great Sand Dunes is actively recruiting energetic, committed young adults for this year’s spring and summer internships. This year, the park is recruiting to fill positions for the park’s Conservation Internship Program and the Scientist in Parks internship. These internship opportunities are a great way for young adults from San Luis Valley communities to work …
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