Recent news accounts have reported that a gray wolf has been wandering in southern Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) this animal is a 2 ½ year old male formerly from a pack in northeast Oregon. Since the animal has been collared with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device that […]
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WASHINGTON, December 7, 2011 – The Forest Service is reminding those who trek through national forests in search of a perfect holiday tree to put safety as the first item on their Christmas lists. “The best gift to give yourself and your family is a safe quest for your holiday tree in our national forests,”
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Celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 105th Anniversary! Activities at Petrified Forest include: Cultural Demonstrators will be at the Painted Desert Inn National Landmark between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, sharing their skills and knowledge as well as a chance to purchase unique hand-made gifts for the holidays. Anniversary and Holiday Open House at the Painted
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“Las Posadas,” which means lodging or inn, uses luminarias or farolitos, depending on your tradition, as a way of symbolically lighting the path for Mary and Joseph on their procession to find shelter. The Mexican tradition evolved from 16th century Spanish missionaries. They lit bonfires along the roads and churchyards to guide people to Midnight
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Carrizo Corridor and the Imperial Seaway 12/03/2011 – 8:30am – 4:30pm Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Instructor: Paul Remeika Level: Mildly strenuous – hike will be up and down slickrock with steep drop-offs and over loose shells Discover the fascinating geology and paleontology of the Anza-Borrego region on this driving tour with retired Ranger Paul
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Superintendent Steve Riley today announced the construction schedule for replacement of the roof on the multi-agency Gila Visitor Center. The project, being undertaken by Pride General Contractors of El Paso, will replace the roof covering on the lobby/museum and offices portions of the main building and the separate restroom building,
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Las Vegas – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) paleontologists have confirmed fossilized tracks (footprints) made 180 to 190 million years ago in sandstone within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This is the first documented dinosaur tracksite in Nevada. Dubbed the Red Rock Tracksite, dozens of tracks from the Early Jurassic period have currently been documented. At
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TAMARISK GROVE CAMPGROUND is closed until further notice. Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:00 a.m. Hike – Roving Naturalist in Borrego Palm Canyon 4 Hours Volunteer Naturalist Toni Alexander will be roaming the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail searching for bighorn sheep and other interesting features along the trail. Look for her in her volunteer vest as
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On Thursday, December 8, 2011, the staff of Mesa Verde National Park will host the 2011 Annual Holiday Open House from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Chapin Mesa headquarters area. Everyone is invited to join the park staff in this holiday celebration featuring special tours, luminarias, musical entertainment, and refreshments. The regularly scheduled
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The Reno Gazette is reporting this morning that “the Pinehaven fire has destroyed 20 homes; nearly all Washoe schools closed; new evacuation center Galena High. The fire, still estimated to be about 400 acres, has broken up into two large sections: One in the Manzanita-Skyline area and the other in the foothills near Windy Hill.
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