Desert News
KCET reported July 29th, “A major summer rainstorm hit Death Valley National Park and surrounding areas Sunday, closing a number of major roads — including the park’s south entrance near Shoshone.” Read more: https://www.kcet.org/living/travel/socal_wanderer/briefs/storm-closes-roads-throughout-death-valley.html
Storm Closes Roads Throughout Death Valley Read More »
Starting August 5, 2013, visitors should expect heavy traffic congestion and delays in the Devils Garden area of Arches National Park. To avoid the construction area, visitors can take the following steps: Enjoy the first 16.5 miles (26.5 km) of desert landscape along the scenic drive, and then turn around at Sand Dune Arch parking
Construction Delays at Devils Garden in Arches NP Read More »
The upper portion of Bonita Canyon Drive and the Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument (NM) are closed after flooding from heavy rains that passed through the area last night. Nearly three inches of rain fell in parts of the monument in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 24. The heaviest rains occurred between
Scenic Drive and Campground Closed Due to Flooding 7-24-13 at Chiricahua NP Read More »
The California State Parks Foundation announced on July 11, 2013 that they will award $5,000 to the Committee to Reopen Mitchell Caverns. This contribution, along with all money donated to the CRMC, is eligible for matching funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. When the funding cycle is completed and matching funds awarded,
Mitchell Caverns May Reopen Near End of 2013 Read More »
Drought conditions across the West have impacted rangelands, leaving little water and forage for animals and livestock, prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to undertake targeted actions, such as providing supplemental water and food for wild horses; reducing grazing; and enacting fire restrictions. Hot, dry conditions continue to persist west of the Mississippi River,
Worsening Drought Impacts Western Rangeland on Public Lands Read More »
JULY 17, 2013 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is reminding residents across the state to be bear aware. Over the last few months, several bears have been observed in and near residential areas, including areas where they have not been present for many decades. While bear activity is common this time of
Recent Bear Encounters Prompt Reminder For California Residents To Be Bear Aware Read More »
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013 a lightning strike near Mather Point resulted in several visitors reporting injuries to the Grand Canyon Visitors Center. The group of visitors was standing near the rim when the lightning strike occurred. Four individuals were transported to the South Rim Clinic
Lightning Causes Minor Injuries at Grand Canyon National Park July 15th Read More »
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Monsoonal weather patterns have moved into the Grand Canyon area decreasing fire danger. As a result, on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 a.m. fire managers will lift all fire restrictions within Grand Canyon National Park. On June 26, the park implemented restrictions on all wood burning and charcoal fires. As monsoonal
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Grand Canyon National Park July 10th Read More »
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA – The National Park Service working in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, intergovernmental agencies and tribal partners in Northern Arizona, will move to Stage 1 fire restrictions starting at 8 a.m., on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Monsoonal weather patterns have moved into the area decreasing fire danger. During Stage 1 fire restrictions
Flagstaff Area National Monuments Lift Fire Restrictions Due to Monsoonal Conditions Read More »
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – An adult male died of unknown causes, five people were treated for heat-related illness and more than a dozen people were rescued in separate incidents at Lake Mead National Recreation Area over the weekend. Preventative safety measures Temperatures at Lake Mead National Recreation Area hit record-setting levels June 29-30, reaching as
One Dead, More than a Dozen Rescued in Multiple Incidents at Lake Mead Read More »
