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BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead is currently at an elevation around 1,078 feet. Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region officials are lowering water levels in Lake Mohave to aid in annual endangered fish species conservation. Elevation is around 639 feet and is projected to drop to 635 feet by Oct. 21.

Luke Matjas, the current Artist-in-Residence at Joshua Tree National Park, will be conducting photography hikes at Barker Dam for anyone wishing to participate. The public is invited to bring any type of camera (even cell phone) and the desire to learn how to photograph unusual and, many times, unseen images of nature. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/airhikeoct2015.htm Source:: Joshua

Grand Canyon, Ariz.– At approximately 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 26th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting officials to a potential suicide west of the South Kaibab Trailhead.

North Rim operations will begin seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Friday, October 16. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-seasonal-closure.htm Source:: Grand Canyon National Park North Rim to Begin Seasonal Closures; Park Remains Open for Day Use       

Water utility staff at Grand Canyon National Park will begin repairs to a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/september-pipeline-break.htm Source:: Repairs to Begin Today on a Transcanyon Pipeline Break       

Twentynine Palms, CA—Joshua Tree National Park Rescuers located a 21 year old male from Great Britain who had been hiking in the Rattlesnake Canyon area of the park and became separated from the others in his party. Acting on a 911 call Saturday at approximately 6:50 pm, search teams from Joshua Tree National Park Search and

Traffic Through the Park Flowing Once Again https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/rockfall-roadreopens.htm Source:: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Reopens in Zion National Park       

Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of hikes and talks this fall that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural histories. Program listings also are available on the park’s website, www.nps.gov/sagu, or visit us on Facebook. Interpretive programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change; visitors should call

Tree removal and trimming will occur adjacent to the Bright Angel Trail near the Indian Garden day-use area Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/indian-garden-tree-trimming.htm Source:: Tree Removal and Trimming at Indian Garden, September 28-30, 2015       

Highway between the East Entrance and the Tunnel to Open with Restrictions https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/eastsidehiwayreopens.htm Source:: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Remains Closed After Major Rock Fall