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Bee Alert at Joshua Tree NP

Thirsty honeybees are present in large numbers at the Cholla Cactus Garden and Keys View. They are attracted to moisture. During hot weather, honeybees need water to cool themselves and their hives. ey are attracted to any moisture source, including human perspiration. When visiting these areas, turn off car AC 10 minutes before arriving to

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Astronomers to Talk Astrotourism Light Pollution and Night Sky Restoration at Page

Join astronomers to explore the “dark side” of Page and astrotourism at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on July 26 and 27. Dr. John Barentine, of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), and Nate Ament, of the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative, will speak on Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m., about the astrotourism

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Transition to Type 2 Incident Management Team Tomorrow Morning

Grand Canyon, Ariz.– Southwest Type 2 Incident Management Team #3 (Alan Sinclair, IC) arrived this afternoon. They will assume command of the fire at 6 am tomorrow morning. Today additional resources arrived to support the Fuller Fire. Approximately 200 personnel are currently assigned including 3 hotshot crews, one hand crew, 3 helicopters, 5 engines, one dozer, and 3 water tenders. The

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Dave Larson Receives Recognition From Secretary of the Interior

Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA – Joshua Tree National Park Association employee Dave Larsen, was awarded one of only eight Department of Interior Individual Customer Service Awards given in 2016. Larsen was invited to Washington D.C. to attend the ceremony where Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell presented him with the coveted honor.

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