Desert News
Joshua Tree National Park, in cooperation with the Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction of approximately 10 miles of Park Route 11 (Pinto Basin Road) on Monday, February 10, 2014. The primary objective of the project is to improve safety conditions for the Pinto Basin Road. The proposed […]
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Las Vegas Metro Police Search and Rescue Unit rescued a 15-year-old hiker who fell and injured her leg Sunday while hiking on the Calico Tanks trail in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Read more about this story: https://www.reviewjournal.com/multimedia/hiker-rescued-at-red-rock-canyon
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BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Volunteers and biologists spotted 132 bald eagles as eight survey boats traced the shorelines of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave searching for raptor species. The National Park Service, Nevada Department of Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation teamed up for the mid-winter eagle survey Jan. 15
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Explore phenology, “the science of the seasons”, at Joshua Tree National Park in a free, one-day workshop. Engage in citizen science and learn how you can volunteer to help the park detect the impacts of climate change by observing the seasonal activities of the park’s desert plants, from bud-burst to flowering and fruiting. The California
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Limited Engagement at Tumbleweed Gallery Borrego Springs Tumbleweed Gallery and Borrego Springs welcome art lovers near and far to view the beloved Borrego landscape through the eyes of Open-Impressionistic artist Erin Hanson. Experience the unspoiled vistas of Borrego Springs in Hanson’s distinctively daring color, large scale and bold brush strokes. Opening Reception: Friday, February
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Open Houses Scheduled for Upcoming Glen Canyon National Recreation Planning Efforts A proposed Off-road Vehicle Management Plan for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the future of Lake Powell invasive mussel prevention are two planning efforts that will be showcased at five open houses in February. National Park Service staff will be on hand to provide
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Work will begin Tuesday, January 21, 2014 to deepen the Castle Rock Cut. The excavation project will increase the number of usable days of the cut during lower lake levels. National Park Service (NPS) staff will place “Closed Area” buoys around the work area and ready the site for the contractor, Brown Brothers Construction
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Quartzsite, Sunday, January 26, 2014 I –10 and Exit 26, Gold Nugget Road East of Quartzsite from 8am to 12 noon. Last year during the QIA extravaganza, we had our 1st Annual BLM Quartzsite Clean-up. It was a huge success in the eyes of the BLM, with the group collecting 3 tons of trash. Please join
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CAMP VERDE, Ariz. – Hopi old-style katsina doll carver Larry Melendez will present a special cultural presentation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde, AZ. In an informal presentation, Mr. Melendez will demonstrate the mineral paints, cottonwood roots, and carving techniques he uses to create representative
WASHINGTON – All 401 national parks across the country will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 20 in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “National parks are well-known for scenic beauty and outdoor recreation but they are also fantastic places to learn about the people and events that have shaped our nation,” said National
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