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The climbing area known as the “Towers of Uncertainty” has been reopened by the park. The area which is approximately 4 km or 2.5 miles south of Geology Road was closed March 30 in order to protect nesting raptors. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/towersuncertaintyreopens.htm Source:: Joshua Tree National Park       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada. – The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area July 4 to August 1. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/july-2015-events.htm Source:: Lake Mead National Recreation Area       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – A 17-year-old boy from North Las Vegas was recovered from Lake Mohave July 1 after he went missing June 30. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/teen-recovered-07-01-2015.htm Source:: Lake Mead National Recreation Area       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – National Park Service rangers and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Search and Rescue divers are in the process of recovering a 17-year-old North Las Vegas boy who was last seen swimming in Lake Mohave near Morning Star Cove (https://goo.gl/maps/ijN8T). https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/lake-mohave-recovery-07-01-2015.htm Source:: Lake Mead National Recreation Area       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – The two males that were reportedly trapped in mine shaft near Ore Car Mine off Northshore Road are now out of the mine and are safe. Many medical units are on scene to provide care, if needed. The two were reportedly trapped in the mine by a rattlesnake. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/mine-rescue.htm Source:: Lake

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – The pilot of a small plane, carrying three additional passengers, made an emergency landing near Lake Mead June 22 resulting in only minor injuries. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/plane-landing.htm Source:: Lake Mead National Recreation Area       

Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news063015.htm Source:: Canyonlands       

Due to very dry conditions and increasing fire danger in Southeast Utah, Superintendent Kate Cannon has announced fire restrictions for Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news063015.htm Source:: Arches National Park       

Visitation at Grand Canyon National Park is up 20 percent in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/record-breaking-visitation.htm Source:: Grand Canyon       

Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of hikes and talks this summer that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural histories. Program listings also are available on the park’s website, www.nps.gov/sagu, or visit us on Facebook. Interpretive programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change; visitors should call