Desert News
On Sunday, September 17, 2017, a houseboat was trying to dock on a beach in the area of Navajo Canyon. When the boat struck the beach an adult fell on a six-month old boy. The child was flown to the Salt Lake City Children’s Hospital. During the early morning hours of September 18, the child
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Beginning October 2, through 6, 2017, Angels Landing Trail will Close For Maintenance https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/angels-landing-and-a-portion-of-west-rim-trail-will-close-for-one-week-in-october.htm Source:: Angels Landing and a Portion of West Rim Trail Will Close For One Week In October
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The LA Times reported August 7th that the Eagle Crest Energy Co. is planning to build a hydropower station on the old site of the Eagle Mountain iron mine; land that was previously battled over when it had been proposed as a landfill site. The hydropower station would rely on groundwater pumped from private wells
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Water will not be available at Devils Garden Trailhead or Picnic Area from approximately September 24, 2017 through November 4, 2017 due to replacement of the area’s water tank. The only location in the park to fill up water bottles during this time period will be at Arches National Park Visitor Center. Visitors needing to
From the BLM’s Facebook page: Desert Safety Tip: Visitors need to be careful when exploring the desert during our infrequent, but powerful summer rain events. Last month, Afton Canyon experienced a large flash flood during a one day rain event. As can be seen from the staff gauge readings located in the canyon (see below),
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The Southeast Utah Group of parks is now accepting applications for the 2018 Community Artist in the Parks (CAIP) program. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news091417.htm Source:: Call for 2018 Community Artist in the Parks Applications
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DEATH VALLEY, CALIF.—A powerful storm system brought heavy rains and wind to Death Valley National Park yesterday. Extremely high winds in the Cow Creek administrative area blew the roof off of a historic office building dating back to the Civilian Conservation Corps era of the 1930s. Windows were blown out of four vehicles belonging to
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The National Park Service (NPS) will work with cooperating agencies and partners to reduce the size of the bison herd on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/09-06-17-nps-to-reduce-bison-herd-at-grand-canyon-nat-park.htm Source:: National Park Service to Reduce Bison Herd at Grand Canyon National Park
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Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA – Damage and debris caused by heavy rains over the weekend has resulted in several road closures. The Desert Queen Mine Road is closed as well as the Key’s Ranch Road from Echo Tee. Queen Valley Road, O’Dell Road, and Big Horn Pass are also closed. Repairs may
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The National Park Service has selected three companies to provide logistical services in support of administrative river missions along the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park. The apparent awardees are Ceiba Adventures, Inc, Colorado River & Trails Expeditions, and Grand Canyon Whitewater, LLC. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2017-09-08-nps-selects-river-logistics-companies.htm Source:: National Park Service Selects Three Companies to Provide River
