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Due to the continued closure of Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling, Mesa Verde National Park is canceling the 2016 Holiday Open House and Luminaria event. With the ongoing concern over the stability of the rock arch in the Spruce Tree House alcove, park officials have determined entering the alcove to place lanterns in the site […]

Otis College of Art and Design has partnered with the park to create the Joshua Tree Art Innovation Laboratory (JT Lab), an initiative which will explore a variety of ways that artists can contribute to the overall mission of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/jtnp-announces-jt-lab.htm Source:: Joshua Tree National Park Announces Joshua Tree Art Innovation Laboratory

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, CA – Graduate students interested in doing research in Joshua Tree National Park are invited to apply for assistance through the 2016  Robert Lee Graduate Student Research Grants program. Research proposals should focus on some aspect of the natural or cultural resources of Joshua Tree National Park. The application deadline is

Wahweap and Stateline boat pump-out facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 3 for repairs. The closure is only expected to last for one day. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/pump-outs-closed-fall-2016.htm Source:: Wahweap and Stateline Pump-out Facilities Closed for Replacement       

DEATH VALLEY, CA – The Chicken Strip, a remote backcountry airstrip in Death Valley National Park, has reopened after volunteers with the Recreation Aviation Foundation repaired it. The National Park Service closed the Saline Valley airstrip due to safety concerns after a storm washed it out in July.

Jeffrey Moore, assistant professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Utah, will speak about the surprisingly dynamic structure of Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area headquarters, 691 Scenic View Drive. Refreshments will be provided by the Glen Canyon Natural History Association.

Grand Canyon, AZ – On October 3 and 5, 2016, Grand Canyon National Park partnered with Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to support ongoing inspections of all commercial traffic entering the park.Grand Canyon National Park dedicates itself to provide the highest level of service to park visitors and

Guided bird watching strolls will take place every Saturday morning in the month of October, during the fall migration season. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/bird-walks-2016-2017.htm Source:: Bird Walks 2016-2017       

El Día de los Muertos, also known as All Soul’s Day, has roots in many traditions including the customs of native residents, mission-era Jesuit and Franciscan priests, Spanish colonists, Mexican settlers, and even citizens of the United States arriving in the 19th century. “Tumacácori is proud to celebrate this beloved holiday with friends, neighbors, and visitors

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California – The Park will host its second annual Night Sky Festival beginning Friday, October 28 and running through Sunday, October 30. This year, events will be staged at multiple locations, in and around the park. A variety of activities will be offered to include, wildlife programs, nature walks, night-sky viewing