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Navy Circle Closed to Facilitate Erosion Repairs – Navy Circle, off of Washington Street will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice to facilitate soil erosion repairs next to the circle. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/news/navy-circle.htm Source:: Navy Circle Closed

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area rangers invite the public to the following events Nov. 18 to Dec. 16. https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/news/events-at-lake-mead-national-recreation-site-nov-18-to-dec-16.htm Source:: UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA NOV 18 TO DEC 16

The National Park Service is currently accepting public input for an Environmental and Economic Impact Analysis in response to a right-of-way application submitted by the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority as part of the proposed Ambler Mining District Industrial Access Project. https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/nps-accepting-comments-on-proposed-ambler-road.htm Source:: National Park Service Accepting Comments on Proposed Ambler Road Crossing Gates

Construction of the tower began in early October 2017 and will continue until winter weather restricts work; work will resume in the spring and continue until completion. Completion and a dedication ceremony are planned for September 2018. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/tovconstruction.htm Source:: Tower of Voices Construction Underway

The National Park Service (NPS) encourages those interested in reviewing and commenting on a plan to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches National Park to do so by the December 4, 2017 deadline. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news111317.htm Source:: Comments Accepted Through December 4 on Arches National Park’s Proposed Traffic Congestion Management Plan

The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day and the service of American military members past and present with special events and free admission in parks throughout the country on November 11 and 12. The National Park Service’s American Military website contains a list of events as well as other military-related outreach and information. “More

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park announced plans to open two additional campgrounds for the winter season. Texas Springs Campground will open on Monday, November 13. Sunset Campground opened November 3. Both campgrounds will remain open until the middle of April. Campground status: Furnace Creek (154 sites) – open Sunset (270 sites) –

Death Valley National Park and the Death Valley Natural History Association are excited to offer transportation grants for school groups participating in park field trips. This opportunity was made possible by generous donations from Death Valley education program supporters and the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/transportation-grants-available-for-school-field-trips.htm Source:: Transportation Grants Available for School Field Trips

Borrego Springs, Calif. — California State Parks will begin to collecting day use fees at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park visitor center starting on November 3, 2017. Day Use fee is $10 per vehicle and will be collected on Fridays through Sundays and holidays. The day use fee ticket is valid at any State Park

On Thursday, November 9 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration. Park entrance is free November 11-12 for Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-native-american-heritage.htm Source:: Celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month November 9; Honor Veterans with Fee-Free Entrance November 11 and 12 at Grand Canyon