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BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Launch ramp conditions at Lake Mead have improved significantly thanks to an ongoing $1.5 million construction project that began in late July. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/launch-ramp-construction-underway-at-lake-mead.htm Source:: LAUNCH RAMP CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT LAKE MEAD       

The International Dark-Sky Association has granted Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park status to Canyonlands National Park, an honor reserved for the darkest of dark skies and the most stunning of starscapes. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news083115.htm Source:: Canyonlands National Park Named International Dark Sky Park       

SAN FRANCISCO – Lizette Richardson has been appointed as superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a large and heavily-visited park that straddles the border between Nevada and Arizona. She succeeds William Dickinson, who retired from the National Park Service. Richardson previously worked at the park and will begin her new assignment in early October.

Burning Man’s Blog reported that the bugs are gone, possibly due to gluten free, vegan Malathion spray or BRC Drone Bug Zapper deployment by the building crew. The newer worry is an influx of clowns however. The 2015 theme is “Carnival of Mirrors” which has spawned a huge influx of scary clowns. To read more, check

Beginning in August, the Ajo Mountain Drive will be periodically closed to allow for road upgrades. https://www.nps.gov/orpi/learn/news/amd-periodic-closures.htm Source:: Scenic Drive to Face Periodic Closures       

The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25, 2015 and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will celebrate this exciting event by offering free admission! https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/celebrate-the-nps-99th-birthday-with-a-fee-free-day-at-glen-canyon.htm Source:: Celebrate the NPS 99th Birthday with a Fee Free Day at Glen Canyon       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area will celebrate the 99th birthday of the National Park Service by waiving its normal entrance fee of $10 Aug. 25. Birthday cake will be available at the visitor center, starting at 1 p.m. followed by a ranger chat. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/nps-99.htm Source:: LAKE MEAD NRA OFFERING FREE ADMISSION,

The Burning Man blog reported August 18th that, “You may have seen the bug rumors on the internet. We are here to tell you that they are all true. Well maybe not all of the rumors, but the bugs are real. They’re everywhere. They bite. They crawl all over you. They get up and in you.”

The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25 and Grand Canyon National Park wants to give you a present- free admission! The usual entrance fee will be waived for all visitors to Grand Canyon on Tuesday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-99th-birthday.htm Source:: Find Your Park and Celebrate the 99th Birthday of the National

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – The body of an adult male was recovered in the Virgin Basin at Lake Mead Aug. 18 in an area where a man went missing Aug. 10. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/body-recovered-at-lake-mead-aug-18.htm Source:: BODY RECOVERED AT LAKE MEAD AUG 18