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Effective on Wednesday, August 30 at 12:01 a.m. fire restrictions will be lifted at Zion National Park. This change follows recent rainfall and improved plant conditions that have reduced fire danger. “This doesn’t change that you still need to use fire sense,” Lyndsay Fonger, Zion National Park Fire Management Officer said. “Make sure fire pits are cold to the touch before leaving, and avoid parking or smoking near dry plants.”    […]

This past weekend, Joshua Tree National Park experienced heavy rains and flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary. Park staff began assessing the park early Monday morning.   Road crews found large amounts of sand and debris on roadways and have begun clearing the roads.   At this time, Joshua Tree National Park will be open for day use only as of Tuesday, August 22nd. All visitor

The August 20th Hurricane Hilary event created hazardous roadway conditions, including large boulder-sized debris, and washouts along road edges. Please respect closure signs and barricades. Reopening of roadway expected Friday September 1st, 2023, unless additional weather events create additional damage to roads and facilities.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are reopening the park Tuesday after closing on August 19 as a safety precaution in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary.   “Thankfully, there were no injuries and facilities received minimal damage in the wake of this storm,” said Acting Superintendent Mike Gauthier. “We are pleased to announce

Death Valley National Park remains closed after the remnants of Hurricane Hilary delivered a year’s worth of rain in one day. An estimated 400 residents, travelers, and employees are sheltering in place at Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Panamint Springs until area roads are safely passable. It is not known when the first sections of the

Beginning today, Monday, August 7, 2023, park rangers will close the Fortynine Palms Trail and Oasis to allow bighorn sheep undisturbed access to surface water. The park is under drought conditions, and herds in the area are increasingly reliant on the oasis spring to survive the hot summer months. The closure will remain in place

On August 13 at 8 am a lightning-caused fire was reported in Saguaro National Park’s Rincon Mountain northeast of Spud Rock. The Coronado National Forest helitack crew has flown the fire in a helicopter stationed at the park and reported it is in a deep, rocky drainage and is currently around 1/10 of an acre

Bandelier National Monument will implement increased overnight camping fees at Juniper Campground and Ponderosa Group Campground beginning October 1, 2023. Additionally on October 1, reservations can be made online for the first time through Recreation.gov for some individual campsites in Juniper Campground.  The following fee rates for overnight camping will be in place for campground stays starting October 1, 2023: 

The National Park Service (NPS) announced nearly $9.7 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 13 subgrant programs in 12 states today to support economic development through the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities across the country. These grants mark the fifth year of funding for the program honoring the late Paul Bruhn,

The National Park Service wants your input on proposed changes to campground fees and Wilderness Recreation Permits in Zion National Park. “Fee dollars do great things for visitors at Zion” Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion Superintendent said. “These funds help us maintain essential facilities like restrooms and drinking water systems, rehabilitate campsites, and ensure rangers are available