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Joshua Tree Superintendent Issues Temporary Emergency Closure of Two Sensitive Sites

Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA–Superintendent David Smith has ordered temporary closures, under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.5(a)(1), for two historical and culturally sensitive sites in the park. The sites are Carey’s Castle and the El Sid Mine. Recent press articles and social media postings have led to increased traffic to […]

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Joshua Tree Superintendent Issues Temporary Emergency Closure of Two Sensitive Sites

Superintendent David Smith has ordered temporary closures, under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.5(a)(1), for two historical and culturally sensitive sites in the park. The sites are Carey’s Castle and the El Sid Mine. Recent press articles and social media postings have led to increased traffic to both areas and the disappearance of

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Join the Mud Rangers of Tumacácori

Tumacácori National Historical Park is offering local middle school students currently in grades 6 through 8 the opportunity to join an elite corps of young volunteers. The Mud Rangers will meet over three days during spring break to learn about the many connections between animals, people, structures, and history. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/join-the-mud-rangers-of-tumacacori.htm Source:: Join the Mud Rangers

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Join the Mud Rangers of Tumacácori

Tumacácori National Historical Park is offering local middle school students currently in grades 6 through 8 the opportunity to join an elite corps of young volunteers. The Mud Rangers will meet over three days during spring break to learn about the many connections between animals, people, structures, and history. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/join-the-mud-rangers-of-tumacacori.htm Source:: Join the Mud Rangers

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NPS Centennial Concert Series Marimba Sahuaro

Tumacácori will be celebrating the NPS Centennial with a variety of special programs throughout the year, including a Centennial Concert Series. The third of these concerts will take place inside the historic mission church on Saturday, February 20, at 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/nps-centennial-concert-series-marimba-sahuaro.htm Source:: NPS Centennial Concert Series Marimba Sahuaro       

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NPS Centennial Concert Series Marimba Sahuaro

Tumacácori will be celebrating the NPS Centennial with a variety of special programs throughout the year, including a Centennial Concert Series. The third of these concerts will take place inside the historic mission church on Saturday, February 20, at 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/nps-centennial-concert-series-marimba-sahuaro.htm Source:: NPS Centennial Concert Series Marimba Sahuaro       

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Zion

Crowded Conditions Anticipated at Zion National Park February 13-15

Peak Visitation Expected for President’s Day Weekend Springdale, UT- Visitation at Zion National Park has increased dramatically over the past few years. On holidays and long weekends visitors may experience crowding and parking shortages. February 13-15, 2016, is President’s Day Weekend, one of the park’s historically busy times.

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