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The National Park Foundation and Coleman Company, Inc. are teaming up for the National Park Service’s Centennial year to encourage youth and their families to experience the great outdoors. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/national-park-foundation-teams-up-with-coleman.htm Source:: National Park Foundation Teams up with Coleman       

AMARGOSA VALLEY, NV –A multi-agency investigation has led to the identification of the three men believed to be responsible for the April 30 trespass and vandalism at Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park. The investigators thank members of the public for sending in tips and providing helpful information. This active case continues and no

A multi-agency search for 51 year-old Allen Robert Delay of Lewistown, Montana concluded on May 6 when his body was located near Lone Rock in the Kane County portion of Wahweap Bay in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Utah Department of Public Safety Dive team located his body at 4:35 p.m. MST using side-scan sonar. The

Multi-Agency search efforts for possible drowning near Lone Rock in the Kane County portion of Wahweap Bay in Lake Powell. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/multi-agency-search-near-lone-rock-may-2016.htm Source:: Multi-Agency Search near Lone Rock May 2016       

Mesa Verde National Park is offering a series of unique ranger-guided educational experiences in 2016. Tickets for these special hikes are limited and must be purchased online at www.recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_19_special_hikes_tours_at_meve_tickets_online.htm Source:: Special Hikes and Tours Offered in Mesa Verde National Park for 2016       

The National Park Service (NPS) has released a prospectus for the award of up to 18 new concession contracts to operate Guided Interpretive Whitewater River Tours within Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news050616.htm Source:: Prospectus Issued for Guided Interpretive Whitewater River Tours In Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation

AMARGOSA VALLEY, NV –The National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Nye County Sheriff’s Office are investigating damage to government property and unauthorized entry of Devils Hole last weekend. One endangered Devils Hole pupfish was found dead. The National Park Service is offering a reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of

Reopening of Lakeshore Drive on the morning of Saturday, May 7. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/lakeshore-drive-and-lone-rock-road-construction-update-may-2016.htm Source:: Lakeshore Drive and Lone Rock Road Construction Update May 2016       

Construction on Badwater Road will start May 9 to repair damage from October’s flash floods. The route from southern Death Valley to Shoshone, California will remain closed until construction is complete, which is scheduled for July 14. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/badwater-road-construction.htm Source:: Badwater Road Construction       

A new mural illustrating the living creatures that occupied the area in and around the park thousands of years ago is now on exhibit in the Joshua Tree Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/paleo-wall-at-joshua-tree-visitor-center.htm Source:: Joshua Tree National Park Unveils New Paleontology Wall at Visitor Center