Soon, visitors to Tumacácori National Historical Park will be able to learn more about the Spanish contributions to what we consider today to be “southwest culture.” On April 4th at 4:00 p.m., two speakers from the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum will present a talk, “Spain: Moors and Christians, Olives and Wine” inside the historic Tumacácori mission […]
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An annual event, National Park Week runs from April 15 through April 23 this year, featuring free entrance to all National Park Service sites on both weekends, as well as special activities.
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REVIEW, COMMENT PERIOD OPENS FOR CROSSMAN PEAK PROJECT DRAFT EA LAKEWOOD, Colorado – Western Area Power Administration invites all interested parties to review and comment on the draft environmental assessment, or EA, for the proposed Crossman Peak Communications Facility Project, by April 24.
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ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT, AZ. March 23, 2017 – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is pleased to announce that recent facility upgrades to Alamo Canyon Campground have been completed. With the installation of a parking pad, wheelchair ramp, and handrails, the restroom facilities at Alamo Canyon Campground are now equipped to better serve the
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DEATH VALLEY, CA – The landscape, historic buildings, utilities and road at Scotty’s Castle were heavily damaged by an extreme flash flood event in late 2015. The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposed project to reconstruct Bonnie Clare Road, which was destroyed by the flood and is still closed to the
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Rockfall Closes River Trail between Pipe Creek and Silver Bridge – The Colorado River Trail between Pipe Creek and the Silver Bridge is closed due to impassable rockfall. Hikers to Phantom Ranch and BA Campground should use South Kaibab Trail. Grand Canyon, AZ – On Monday, March 27, Grand Canyon National Park will begin daily
Montezuma Well has reestablished their traditional use garden and is looking for a few regular volunteers to help keep it maintained on a weekly basis. Volunteer opportunities are not limited to individuals. Groups are also encouraged to participate. Getting your hands dirty with fellow co-workers is a great team building exercise. Educational programs will be
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The man who attacked a National Park Service employee in Chiricahua National Monument has been found guilty. Gil Gaxiola, age 33, was recently convicted of Attempted First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, three counts of Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, and motor vehicle theft.
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BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Two adult males died after a motorcycle accident on Northshore Road within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. At 12:59 p.m., the Lake Mead Interagency Communication Center received a report of a motor vehicle accident involving two motorcycles around mile marker 30 on Northshore Road. The National Park Service, Nevada Highway Patrol
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Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of walks and talks this spring 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
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