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SPRINGDALE, UT – The Zion-Mount Carmel Highway through Zion National Park, connecting State Route 9 between Springdale and Mt. Carmel Junction will temporarily closed September 5 and 6, 2018, 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for emergency repairs to the asphalt roadway and historic road guard walls. The roadway and guard walls were damaged in several […]

Due to low lake levels and the narrowness of the area, a portion of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona between the Glen Canyon Dam and Wahweap (commonly known as Anchovy Point) has been marked with no-wake buoys. Anyone navigating the area is advised to watch for underwater hazards on both sides. Lake Powell is currently at

The extreme fire danger preventative measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park implemented on June 1 have been cancelled due to recent precipitation combined with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The park has reopened Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and reinstated charcoal fires in designated areas, smoking outside, and open flames and cooking stoves in the backcountry.

Grand Canyon, AZ – Growth of the Obi Fire was minimal this morning, but as the sun dried out fine fuels, the fire reanimated and became semi-active.  The majority of the fire growth was in the southern section of the Wahalla Plateau. The fire is now estimated at 10,067 acres. Fire crews continued backburning operations

SPRINGDALE, UT – A body was located at the end of Deertrap Mountain Trail in Zion National Park. The backpack and clothing description match that of missing hiker, 47 year old Maurice Harris. Deertrap Mountain Trail is a dead end spur off of the East Rim Trail. Mr. Harris was last seen at the trailhead

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Authorities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are searching for a person who may be missing within the park. Around 9 a.m. Aug. 11, the Lake Mead Interagency Communication Center received a call, reporting an overdue boater. Around 1 p.m. a Nevada Department of Wildlife game warden found the missing person’s

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks advises outdoor enthusiasts to plan carefully their next outdoor adventure in areas near wildfires. Some parks are closed, while others around the north Sacramento Valley and Sierra north of Calaveras County are impacted by smoke. Visitors with health issues or smoke sensitivity may want to reconsider visiting parks until

Fire fighters successfully completed a full containment line on the Moccasin Mesa Fire on Thursday, August 9. This lightning caused fire began Saturday, August 4, 2018, and quickly grew to 185 acres, as it burned through pinon and juniper fuels. Air resources played a key role in fire fighting efforts in the first two days

The National Park Service has replaced the more than 15-year-old Katherine Landing Fishing Pier that was in disrepair with a new pier that is compliant with American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. “These repairs were made possible because of our visitors,” said Lizette Richardson, superintendent, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. “As we collect entrance fees, we

Update August 8, 2018 Fire fighting efforts continue on the Moccasin Mesa Fire, which is now 50% contained and remains at 185 acres. This lightning caused fire began Saturday, August 4, 2018. The Durango Type 3 Incident Command Team remains in command of the fire. There are 96 resources from multiple agencies, including National Park