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DEATH VALLEY, CA – A record 1,740,945 people visited Death Valley National Park last year. The desert park’s visitation has more than doubled in the past ten years. “It’s great that more people are experiencing this spectacular place,” said Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “However, it is challenging to educate so many new visitors about how to […]

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park seeks public comments on a preliminary grant proposal to prevent illegal off-road driving in the park and to restore damage already done. Death Valley National Park protects over 3 million acres of desert landscape for the enjoyment of current and future visitors, contains highly sensitive cultural and

MARCH is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month! Pipe Spring National Monument in cooperation with the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians is proud to offer a guided hike through Mu’uputs Canyon on Sunday, March 29. Join Ranger Benn on this moderate 2-mile round trip hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Band of Paiute

March and April are traditionally the busiest times of the year at Joshua Tree National Park. A typical spring day includes limited parking, full campgrounds, and a line to get into the park. Visitors planning to see the park during this time of year can plan out their visit and still experience the wilderness and

Joshua Tree National Park law enforcement rangers are investigating incidents of graffiti that occurred in Rattlesnake Canyon, the Skull Rock Natural Trail, and along Geo Tour Road. Anyone with information about these incidents, or the persons involved, should contact the park’s law enforcement by emailing the chief ranger at Eric_Linaris@nps.gov. “Joshua Tree National Park belongs to

Big Bend National Park is experiencing record visitation. Last year, the park hosted over 466,000 visitors, and a large number of them historically travel to Big Bend National Park during the months of February, March, and April. As travelers seek solace from stressful educational routines, and escape wintry conditions, the park experiences significant increases in

You are invited to participate in the Mesa Verde National Park 2020 Winterfest! on Friday, February 28, 2020. Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore Mesa Verde’s Morefield Campground, and the Meadow Bliss and Cottontail Loop trails in the moonlight by snowshoe or skis. Join us for night sky viewing (conditions permitting) and complementary hot chocolate

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – P-56, a 4 to 5-year-old male mountain lion that was living in the western Santa Monica Mountains south of the 101 Freeway, was recently killed under state depredation law. This marks the first time that a radio-collared mountain lion has been killed under a California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)

WASHINGTON – President Trump has proposed a $2.8 billion Fiscal Year 2021 budget for the National Park Service (NPS) prioritizing core mission capacity, increasing recreational and public access and infrastructure improvement. “We are extremely appreciative of today’s proposal to once again include the creation of the Public Lands Infrastructure Fund, and we remain optimistic that

A rock climber was injured following a fall in Joshua Tree National Park Sunday afternoon. County Fire Battalion Chief Mike McClintock said that rescuers from the park service, Joshua Tree Search and Rescue, county fire, and the Sheriff’s Department were called to the Hidden Valley area of the park at 1:45 p.m. The unidentified male