August 05, 2011 Significant delays expected along its 380-mile trip to mining town of Miami, Az. What weighs 285 tons, moves uphill at 15 mph and takes eight days to travel from Hoover Dam to the mining town of Miami, east of Phoenix? It’s a huge anode used in the electrical process for refining copper. […]
AZ – Oversized load to creep across state. Read More »
2011-An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. The hike lasts for approximately 2 to 2-2.5 hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight and insect spray.
August 13 & 14: Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock SP in Sedona Read More »
Both east and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are “CLOSED” for non-motorizeactivities due to recent rains. 8/2/2011 Recreationist throughout the world travel to Ivanpah Dry Lake’s expansive open spaces to play! International championship land sailing competitions, archery, kite buggying, and world championship disc throwing are just some of the activities this dry lake is used
Ivanpah Dry Lake – Closed due to rain Read More »
Inciweb report: Texas is currently battling its worst fire season in state history. Texas Forest Service and local firefighters have responded to 16,169 fires that have burned a record-setting 3,449,397 acres since fire season began on Nov. 15, 2010. Six of the state’s 10 largest wildfires occurred in April 2011. Texas Initial Attack crews and
Texas: Worst Fire Season in State History this Year Read More »
Aug 1, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management will close the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area to general recreation use and through traffic on Aug. 5 and 6 to provide for public safety during the Mendocino Redtail Rally. NorCal Rally has been granted an exclusive use permit to use the length of Mendo-Lake
Aug 5, 6: South Cow Mountain OHV Area to be Temporarily Closed for Public Safety Read More »
LOS ANGELES, CA – On July 16, 2011, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will passed the halfway mark in its seven-year self-transformation when it opens its all-new, 14,000- sqaure-foot Dinosaur Hall. Twice the size of the Museum’s previous dinosaur exhibits, the Dinosaur Hall will feature more than 300 fossils, 20 full-body specimens,
NEW DINOSAUR HALL OPEN JULY 16, 2011 IN LA Read More »
July 2011 – ARBOLES, Colo. – With its variety of ecosystems, Navajo State Park provides great habitat for many types of wildlife. Unexpected sightings, mysterious sounds, and occasional signs all help to remind us that other creatures use the park for their own benefit as much as we do. This weekend, Navajo presents programs that
Navajo State Park (CO) Presents Wildlife Programs July 23rd Read More »
July 19, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the beginning of an environmental review of a proposed solar energy project in Imperial County, Calif. San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) has applied to the BLM for a right-of-way on public lands to construct the Ocotillo Sol project, a solar photovoltaic power plant
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals. Join park volunteer and bat expert, Brian Buttazoni, for this informative evening program “The World of Bats.” Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them. WHAT: An Evening with Bats WHEN: Saturday,
An evening with bats at Washoe Lake State Park Saturday, July 16 Read More »
Incident: Las Conchas Wildfire Released: 12 hrs. ago 7 Day Forecast FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM 451 AM MDT MON JUL 11 2011 NMZ508-511-512-514-112200- /O.EXT.KABQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-110713T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS-JEMEZ MOUNTAINS- WEST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS- SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET- 451 AM MDT MON JUL 11 2011 …FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Flash Flood Watch Now in Effect in Areas Affected by Las Conchas Wildfire Read More »
