Desert News
Springdale, UT- A pair of California condors appear to be nesting again in Zion National Park. Park staff first observed the pair entering a cavity in Zion Canyon on February 26, 2016. Since then, the pair has been regularly observed in the cavity and the surrounding area. Biologists from The Peregrine Fund, the private non-profit […]
Condor pair likely incubating an egg in Zion National Park Read More »
Organ Pipe Cactus hosted the 1st Family fun campout at the park introducing students and their families to camping in the desert. https://www.nps.gov/orpi/learn/news/family-campout.htm Source:: Ajo Students Enjoy a Night of Ranger Led Activities
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The four-day multi-agency search for missing 25-year old Tim Ritarita of Sevier County, Utah concluded when his body was located at a depth of 143 feet in the Kane County, Utah portion of Wahweap Bay in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue located Ritarita on April 17 at 10:25
Multi-Agency Response Recovers Drowning Victim in Wahweap Bay April 2016 Read More »
On April 14, 2016, just before 7 p.m., a 26 year-old man fell overboard and did not resurface. The incident occurred in the Kane County portion of Wahweap Bay in Lake Powell. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/multi-agency-search-in-wahweap-bay-april-2016.htm Source:: Multi-Agency Search in Wahweap Bay April 2016
Multi-Agency Search in Wahweap Bay April 2016 Read More »
Due to low water levels, the Antelope Point launch ramp will be partially closed. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/antelope-point-launch-ramp-access-limited-spring-2016.htm Source:: Antelope Point Launch Ramp Access Limited Spring 2016
Antelope Point Launch Ramp Access Limited Spring 2016 Read More »
National Park Week is April 17 – 24, 2016 https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/nosweek.htm Source:: Zion Celebrates National Park Week
Zion Celebrates National Park Week Read More »
Tumacácori National Historical Park is teaming up with Tubac Presidio State Historic Park to sponsor a second “Park-to-Park Hike” opportunity along the 4 mile stretch of Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail between the two parks. A free shuttle will run from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. delivering hikers between start and end points.
National Park Rx Day Read More »
Celebrate Earth Day at Grand Canyon and commemorate the National Historic Preservation Act https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/earth-day-2016.htm Source:: Celebrate Earth Day and Commemorate the National Historic Preservation Act at Grand Canyon during National Park Week
Organ Pipe Cactus and Desert Senita Health Center encourages people to get active in the park with the “I Hike For Health” program https://www.nps.gov/orpi/learn/news/national-park-rx-day.htm Source:: Organ Pipe Cactus and Desert Senita Community Health Center Encourage Healthy Activity
Organ Pipe Cactus and Desert Senita Community Health Center Encourage Healthy Activity Read More »
Celebrate National Park Week with free admission and special events in Ajo, AZ. https://www.nps.gov/orpi/learn/news/natioanl-park-week-2016.htm Source:: Celebrate National Park Week at Organ Pipe Cactus
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