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 “Wilderness & the Wilderness Act of 1964”3rd Friday Black Rock Lecture Series  Yucca Valley, CA, January 17, 2014 – Join the National Parks Conservation Association’s Seth Shteir for an exploration of the 1964 Wilderness Act.  Learn about the history of one of America’s most important environmental laws and what makes federally designated wilderness special.  Find […]

The Anza-Borrego Desert Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was held under sunny skies on December 15, 2013, with 74 participants recording 119 species and 13,271 total birds. In comparison, all-time high figures were 134 species in 2010 and 14,140 total birds in 2009. This year’s honors for “coolest rare bird” goes to two INCA DOVES from

Anza-Borrego Desert SP – IMPORTANT NOTICE The road into Lower Coyote Canyon is now open following reconstruction efforts after the road was badly damaged during summer rainstorms. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with high clearance, this is an excellent time to visit Collins Valley and Sheep Canyon! There is currently NO WATER at Bow Willow

Scotty’s Castle Road Construction.Road construction Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays) through February 2014; expect delays of up to 30 minutes between the Grapevine Ranger Station, and park boundary at NV-267 and on road to Mesquite Springs Campground. National Weather Service Forecast Today: Partly sunny. Highs 52 to 55 in the mountains…66 to 69 at furnace creek. Winds generally

Circle the dates on the calendar and plan your trip – America’s 401 national parks will offer free admission on nine days in 2014, including several holidays! The 2014 entrance fee-free days are: January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. DayFebruary 15-17: Presidents Day weekendApril 19-20: National Park Week’s opening weekendAugust 25: National Park Service’s 98th

In order for volunteer staff to have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, entrance to the Gila Cliff Dwellings will close at 2 pm MST on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Visitors entering the trail to the cliff dwellings by 2pm will have until 3 pm to complete their visit. The Gila Visitor Center will close

Current Road Conditions Cottonwood Canyon Rd …. Rough; 4×4 high-clearance recommended for first 8 miles. CLOSED beyond mile 8. Emigrant Canyon Road …. CLOSED due to flood damage. Keane Wonder Road …….. CLOSED; road and mining area closed to entry due to mine safety hazards. Panamint Valley Road …… CLOSED by Inyo County due to

On Thursday, December 5, 2013, the staff of Mesa Verde National Park will host the 2013 Annual Holiday Open House from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Chapin Mesa headquarters area. Everyone is invited to join the park staff in this holiday celebration featuring special tours, luminarias, musical entertainment and refreshments. Ranger-guided tours of