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Link to NPS Mojave National Preserve Road Conditions Updates and Map. Clean up from Hurricane Hilary is progressing. As of September 19, 2023, all paved roads in the Preserve are open with the exception of Cima Road. All campgrounds are open. The York Fire burn area restrictions have been lifted as well as fire restrictions […]

Caltrans and the National Park Service (NPS) announced that parts of State Route 190 (CA-190) and Death Valley National Park are tentatively scheduled to reopen on October 15. The only access into the park will be from the west via Lone Pine, CA.   This reopening date depends on several factors, including future weather events and

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim will begin day-use operations on October 16, 2023. Grand Canyon Lodge will close and no overnight accommodations, including camping, will be available to visitors to the North Rim. Visitors exploring the North Rim on, or after, October 16 should plan to be self-sufficient and bring enough food and water

The American Southwest, known for its arid landscapes and majestic canyons, undergoes a magical transformation during the fall season. The region bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors, with golden aspens, fiery maples, and crimson oaks painting the terrain. Here, we explore some of the most enchanting destinations in the Southwest where you can witness this

The Deadhorse Mountains and surrounding areas, including the Dagger Flat Road and Old Ore Road (see map), will be closed starting October 3. During the first two weeks of October, the National Park Service (NPS) will continue with measures to protect native desert bighorn sheep at Big Bend National Park, which includes reducing the population of non-native

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments by October 25 on proposed fee changes for backcountry permits and campgrounds in Death Valley National Park. The NPS proposes to increase nightly campsite fees by $4 to $8. Some backcountry permits would become reservable in advance on Recreation.gov with a fee.   The NPS made

GET GHOSTED THIS HAUNTOBER: VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA, LETS SPOOKS FLY DURING MONTHLONG CELEBRATION Many call it the most haunted town in the U.S. — perhaps even on the planet — but skeptics and believers alike can agree: Virginia City’s storied boom-and-bust mining town history, which took root way back in 1859, is prime paranormal fodder.

In the heart of Tonopah, Nevada, a town steeped in mining history and folklore, stands a monument to the past and the paranormal—the legendary Mizpah Hotel. This iconic landmark, with its tales of luxury, legends, and apparitions, has become a focal point of intrigue, drawing both locals and visitors eager to uncover the mysteries that

In honor of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, September 23, entry fees will be waived at national parks and other federal public lands, including national monuments, forests, recreation areas, seashores, wildlife refuges, historical sites, battlefields, and grasslands. National Public Lands Day is a great day for a visit, and it also is the nation’s

The National Park Service is announcing the expected Transcanyon Waterline construction-related closures to Grand Canyon National Park trail and campground areas today.    Expected visitor use area closures include:  The construction areas and schedule are subject to change and visitors are encouraged to check the park’s website for the current operational status. Intermittent trail delays of up to