Desert News
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Repairs to the fishing pier located at Boulder Beach are complete, and it has been repositioned back out on the water at Lake Mead. The pier, a popular destination for anglers, was temporarily pulled out of the water in March because vandalism made it unsafe for visitors. Popular fish found at Lake Mead
Boulder Beach Pier Reopened at Lake Mead Read More »
Tucson, Ariz. (May 20, 2013) — Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions
Dry Conditions Trigger Fire Restrictions in Southeast Arizona Effective May 22nd Read More »
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, over 500 people gathered to celebrate the trailhead renovation of one of Grand Canyon National Park’s oldest and most visited trails. The dedication ceremony, celebrated jointly by Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Association was opened with a traditional welcome by tribal representative, Diana
Grand Canyon National Park Dedicates Renovated Bright Angel Trailhead May 18th Read More »
Superintendent Steve Riley announced today that the Gila Cliff Dwellings will be closed from June 3 through 7, 2013 for hazard rock removal from the cliff face directly above the dwellings. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument will offer twice-daily, ranger-guided tours of the TJ Site while the cliff dwellings are closed. The National Park Service
Gila Cliff Dwellings to Temporarily Close/Special Tj Site Tours to Be Offered Read More »
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Throughout the upcoming field season, National Park Service staff will be applying herbicide to targeted high priority invasive plant species in Grand Canyon National Park’s developed areas. Developed areas of the park have increased levels of human disturbance, which contribute to the high concentration of invasive plants in these areas. Vegetation
Herbicide Application to Target Invasive Plants at Grand Canyon this Spring Read More »
The National Park Service (NPS) has identified over 150 adult quagga mussels attached to moored vessels and dock structures at the Wahweap and Antelope Point Marinas in Lake Powell over the last month. The individual adult mussels were not close enough together to successfully reproduce. As mussels are found, they are physically removed from the
May Mussel Update at Glen Canyon NRA Read More »
BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Hundreds are encouraged to visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area May 18 for the “Ready, Set, Wear It!” Life Jacket World Record Day. At 11 a.m., visitors will put on their life jackets at Las Vegas Boat Harbor, Katherine Landing, Cottonwood Cove and Meadview in hopes of breaking last year’s world
Lake Mead NRA Attempts to Break Life Jacket World Record May 18th Read More »
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service (NPS) will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2013. The Tusayan Route shuttle will be available from Saturday, May 11 through Friday, September 6 and will run at 20-minute intervals between 8 a.m. and 9:30
Shuttle between Tusayan and Grand Canyon Resumes May 11th Read More »
BARSTOW, CALIF. – Effective May 8, 2013, Kelso Depot Visitor Center in Mojave National Preserve will be closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.The Visitor Center will remain open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Mojave National Preserve’s Headquarters Information Center at 2701 Barstow Road, Barstow, California, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am
Kelso Depot Visitor Center will be closed two days per week beginning May 8th Read More »
Since January, individuals have defaced the day-use and canyon area of Rattlesnake Canyon with graffiti. This damage resulted in a three week closure of the popular hiking and day-use area. Because a more extensive cleanup program is required to remediate vandalism in Rattlesnake Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park is extending the closure for an additional
Rattlesnake Canyon Closure Extended 30 Days – Joshua Tree NP Read More »
