The downloadable poster is a visually stunning depiction of the upcoming annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. The front of the poster captures the breathtaking beauty of the annular eclipse, showcasing its unique ring-like shape formed by the Moon partially blocking the Sun. On the back of the poster, you’ll find a wealth of […]
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Tonto National Monument will be facilitating viewing opportunities for the Annular Eclipse on October 14th. There will be solar scopes available to view the eclipse and activities available for all ages to learn more about this cool solar event. Visitors will also be able to earn the Junior Ranger Explorer Badge! Park staff and activities
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Grand Canyon National Park fire managers—working with staff from the Kaibab National Forest and Bureau of Land Management, anticipate initiating prescribed fire treatments from October 16-31, on the North Rim, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. On Monday, October 16, ignitions will occur on the Atoko Point unit, located on the far eastern edge of
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July 6, 2020 – BOULDER CITY, Nevada – A body has been recovered near the Boulder Islands on Lake Mead where an adult female went missing on June 30. National Park Service rangers located and recovered the body with the use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The Clark County Medical Examiner has been contacted
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California State Parks today announced recommendations to the National Park Service for $45 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for 16 local park projects. Funding would provide public and private agencies the ability to acquire land and/or develop recreational amenities such as playgrounds, exercise stations, basketball courts, community gardens, and dog and
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On Monday, April 4 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Grand Canyon National Park was alerted of an unresponsive river trip participant near Ledges Camp (river mile 152) along the Colorado River. Due to darkness, Grand Canyon National Park requested Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) emergency helicopter response. DPS arrived on scene at Ledges Camp at
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Jensen, UT & Dinosaur, CO – The National Park Service is asking visitors to take caution and not to approach wildlife, especially wild rabbits. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) was recently detected in wild cottontail rabbits inside Dinosaur National Monument in Uintah County, Utah. RHDV2 is a highly contagious and lethal viral disease among domestic and
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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS – On Monday, March 28 at approximately 4:20 PM, Big Bend National Park’s Communications Center received a call requesting emergency assistance on the Hot Springs Canyon Trail. Rangers responding to the scene found a 53-year-old female hiker in medical distress. They immediately called for further support and began CPR. An
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Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) announces the approval of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI was signed by Pacific West Region Regional Director Frank Lands on March 25, 2022. With the approval of the FONSI, compliance has been completed, and the actions described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) / FONSI can be
Following an investigation by Rangers of the National Park Service (NPS), on Friday, March 25, a man pled guilty for violation of the group size limitation on a rim-to-rim hike within Grand Canyon National Park. Joseph Don Mount was ordered to serve two years of supervised probation and is banned from all national parks, national
