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June 2016 – Federal regulators adequately addressed whether a proposed wind-turbine project near San Diego would adversely impact migratory birds and global warming, the Ninth Circuit ruled Tuesday. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) granted Tule Wind, LLC a right-of-way on federal lands in southeast San Diego County to construct and operate a wind energy […]

The National Park Service (NPS) and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced at last night’s Star Party that Grand Canyon National Park is now a Provisional IDA International Dark Sky Park. “Tonight’s announcement designating Grand Canyon National Park an International Dark Sky Park is an important step in ensuring the Colorado Plateau remains a protective

Death Valley National Park invites artists and photographers to participate in an art contest for the Hike Death Valley program. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2016. Contest details are available at nps.gov.deva. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/death-valley-national-park-announces-hike-death-valley-art-contest.htm Source:: Death Valley National Park Announces Hike Death Valley Art Contest       

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Grand Canyon National Park. The warning is in effect beginning today Friday, June 3 at 10am through Sunday, June 5 at 8 pm for areas below 4,000 feet in the canyon including Phantom Ranch. Temperatures at Phantom Ranch could reach 113 F/45

These burns are planned to be ignited during the week of June 6-10, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/pxburnzc.htm Source:: Prescribed Burns Planned in Zion Canyon       

A pet dog died on the Lost Palms Oasis trail on Saturday afternoon, May 28, 2016, when two male park visitors from Long Beach, Calif., took the animal with them on a seven-mile desert hike. Pets are not permitted on trails in Joshua Tree National Park. At approximately 12:45 pm, other hikers came into the

Every year this time, summer temperatures rise and the number of campers decrease in the park. In order to reduce maintenance costs and allow vegetation a bit of a breather, Joshua Tree closes a number of camping areas. Here is a list of campgrounds that will close from June 6 until October 2.

Death Valley National Park seeks public input regarding possible camping and entrance fee increases. Most park fees have been unchanged since January 2006. The National Park Service is also considering charging a fee for temporary tours into Grapevine Canyon to Scotty’s Castle. Scotty’s Castle and the surrounding Grapevine Canyon have been closed to all public

Memorial Day Weekend tends to be one of Park’s Busiest Weekends https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/mday2016.htm Source:: Zion Anticipating Record Crowds Memorial Day Weekend       

The Wahweap fish cleaning station will be closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/wahweap-fish-cleaning-station-closed-until-further-notice-may-2016.htm Source:: Wahweap Fish Cleaning Station Closed Until Further Notice May 2016