Desert News
As temperatures heat up in the desert, Anza-Borrego Desert Park implements seasonal closures. Coyote Canyon closes to allow the Park’s bighorn sheep access to water without interference. The annual seasonal closures below will be effective June 1 – September 30. Coyote Canyon from Anza to 3rd Crossing or vice versa. Coyote Canyon is open to …
Seasonal Closures at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Read More »
Badwater Road reopened on May 25 after National Park Service (NPS) employees moved dirt and rocks off the road and filled in unsafe drop-offs on road edges. Park rangers closed the road on May 20 due to safety concerns after flash flooding. Several park visitors attempted to drive through active flooding. Park rangers pulled their vehicles …
Death Valley – Badwater Road reopened after weekend flooding Read More »
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Receives Children’s Lifejacket Donations from the Assistance League of Las Vegas Lake Mead National Recreation Area just received a boost in supporting safety for visitors. The Assistance League of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization that supports under-privileged youth across the Las Vegas Valley, donated 74 children’s life jackets to help …
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Arizona is home to a plethora of lake and river destinations that offer scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and a chance to cool off in the water. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful lakeside retreat or an adventurous river excursion, Arizona has it all. Let’s explore more of these aquatic gems that await your discovery. Lake Powell …
Cool off this Summer at one of Arizona’s Lake and River Destinations Read More »
National Park Service may temporarily limit vehicle entry to reduce crowding and congestion There is never a bad time to visit Zion, but if you plan to travel to the park during Memorial Day Weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) wants you to know what to expect. Zion recorded more than 82,000 visits over Memorial …
Prepare for busy Memorial Day Weekend at Zion National Park Read More »
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the best places in the world to enjoy pristine night skies. NPS The thirty-third annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held Saturday, June 10 through Saturday, June 17, 2023, on both the South and North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. National parks such as Grand Canyon …
Grand Canyon National Park hosts 33rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party, June 10-17, 2023 Read More »
California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, and active and reserve military members, by offering free admission to 130 participating state park units on Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023. The list of participating park units can be found at parks.ca.gov/MemorialDay2023. “State Parks invites these brave people and their families to enjoy the …
On April 17th, 2023, the land and mining site of Eagle Mountain, California, were purchased for a staggering $22.5 million by California-based Ecology Mountain Holdings. The buyer’s intentions for the area remain unknown, leaving many intrigued about the future of this abandoned ghost town. Previously owned by Eagle Mountain Acquisitions, one of the few mining …
Eagle Mountain, California Sold for $22.5 Million: A Ghost Town’s Mysterious Future Read More »
35 cubic yards of trash from an illegal marijuana grow site was removed from Jail Canyon in Death Valley National Park, in a joint effort by the National Park Service, the American Conservation Experience and the California Air National Guard. – NPS The National Park Service (NPS) and partners recently removed trash and dangerous chemicals …
Death Valley NP – Illegal Marijuana Grow Site Cleaned Up Read More »
A National Park Service employee carries a replacement pipe segment. NPS Staff in Death Valley National Park are dealing with increasing numbers of water and wastewater system breaks. Water systems failed 45 times and there were five major sewer leaks last year. The National Park Service (NPS) has funding from the Great American Outdoors Act …
Public comment sought on proposed utility improvements in Death Valley Read More »
