Desert News
Grand Canyon, Ariz. –At approximately 5 pm on Saturday, January 28, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a man who had fallen from the rim near the South Kaibab trailhead.
Park Rangers Recover Body Below the Rim Near South Kaibab Trailhead Read More »
On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2018-noncommercial-river-lottery.htm Source:: Grand Canyon National Park to Open 2018 Noncommercial River Trip Permit Lottery
Grand Canyon National Park to Open 2018 Noncommercial River Trip Permit Lottery Read More »
The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will consider 10 nominations for federal historic designation Friday, February 3. View the official news release here. Source:: California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider 10 Properties for Action
California State Historical Resources Commission to Consider 10 Properties for Action Read More »
The State Geologist of Arizona, Lee Allison, reported January 23, 2017 that a new 2-mile-long, up to 10 feet wide and 25- to 30-feet deep fissure had been discovered in the Arizona desert.
New two-mile-long earth fissure discovered in southern Pinal County AZ by Drone Use Read More »
Death Valley National Park rangers and California Highway Patrol rescued a stranded visitor in the park’s remote backcountry on Monday. The 27-year-old woman was stranded near Hunter Mountain overnight in winter conditions after her vehicle become stuck in snow. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/hunter-mnt-sar.htm Source:: Successful Rescue of Woman Stranded Overnight
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SPRINGDALE, UT – Zion National Park will resume shuttle services on special weekend dates beginning in February 2017. Shuttle buses will operate on February 18th and 19th, departing the Visitor Center at 7:00 a.m. and heading up canyon to designated trailhead stops with the last bus returning from the Temple of Sinawava (Stop 9) at 6:45 p.m. back to the Visitor
Zion Canyon Shuttle Services to Resume Read More »
Twentynine Palms, CA- Joshua Tree National Park – The Park has implemented a planning process to expand the existing visitor facilities adjacent to the Cottonwood Visitor Center on the southern border of the park. The 20 year old, double-wide trailer that currently serves as the park’s visitor center can no longer meet the needs of
Joshua Tree National Park Plans to Expand Cottonwood Visitor Center Read More »
Beginning January 2, 2017, entrance fees to Mesa Verde National Park have increased.
Mesa Verde National Park Increases Entrance Fees Read More »
