The Furnace Creek Campground in Death Valley National Park will close February 1, 2012 for the replacement of the sewer and water lines. Frequent pipe breakages require that the work be started as soon as possible. The project is scheduled to take several months to complete, requiring the work to be completed before the extreme […]
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Recent news accounts have reported that a gray wolf has been wandering in southern Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) this animal is a 2 ½ year old male formerly from a pack in northeast Oregon. Since the animal has been collared with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device that
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TAMARISK GROVE CAMPGROUND is closed until further notice. Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:00 a.m. Hike – Roving Naturalist in Borrego Palm Canyon 4 Hours Volunteer Naturalist Toni Alexander will be roaming the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail searching for bighorn sheep and other interesting features along the trail. Look for her in her volunteer vest as
Thanksgiving Weekend Activities at Anza Borrego DSP including Botany Festival Read More »
The Furnace Creek Visitor Center is the primary visitor contact facility in Death Valley National Park. It will be temporarily closing its doors Monday, November 15, 2010 for approximately 18 months. During the remodel a temporary visitor center will be located close to the visitor center and adjacent to the Furnace Creek Ranch and Resort
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This fuzzy picture is the 40 mm grenade the camper found. Never pick up or move anything like this! Recognize, Retreat, Report! An unexploded 40 millimeter grenade found by a camper in the Dunebuggy Flats camp area at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area was successfully (and safely) detonated by the Imperial County Arson and Bomb Unit
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Ricardo Breceda and the Sky Art of Borrego Valley Saturday, November 19, Diana Lindsay & Ricardo Breceda Over 120 metallic sculptures known collectively as “Sky Art” are scattered about Borrego Valley against the backdrop of the magnificent Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Created by artist Ricardo Breceda, Sky Art is the perfect blend of stunning craftsmanship
Joshua Tree National Park reopened Pinto Basin Road for visitor use on Tuesday, November 1. Cottonwood Visitor Center is once again open to welcome visitors. Cottonwood Campground and Cottonwood Spring Oasis will remain closed as repairs to the campground and area trails have not yet been completed. Pinto Basin Road has been closed since September
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Almost 80,000 visitors enjoyed bluebird skies over the Halloween Weekend at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Making sure those visitors stayed safe were an elite group of individuals and their four-footed partners — the BLM Police Canine Teams. Canine teams from BLM offices in Lake Havasu, AZ; Palm Springs, CA; Boise, ID; and Sante Fe,
K9 on Patrol at the Imperial Sand Dunes! Read More »
Ghosts and goblins along with plenty of trick-or-treats will be evident during the upcoming Halloween weekend as the BLM launches another recreation season at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA). As visitors return from a summer off from dunes recreating, BLM officials are quick to emphasize key messages that ensure a safe visitor
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At the 46th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival October 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2011 Borrego Springs, San Diego, CA – This is not your mama’s parade, but she is sure going to love it too! This new and extreme parade will be taking place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the 46th Annual Borrego Days
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