Desert News
San Antonio – A major opportunity stands before the City of San Antonio and Bexar County. In 2014, the Missions of San Antonio will be considered for a World Heritage designation by the United Nations. By gaining World Heritage status would propel the Missions of San Antonio to the same level of world acknowledgement as
Missions of San Antonio Considered for World Heritage Site Read More »
Furnace Creek Campground CLOSED for restrooms and kiosk improvements on April 16, 2013 Texas Springs Campground will remain OPEN for first-come, first-served summer camping. tent camping only on lower level RV and tent camping on upper level generator hours 7 am to 7 pm Sunset Campground will remain OPEN until April 30, 2013 Stovepipe Wells
Death Valley Spring & Summer Camping Info, Furnace Creek Campground Closed April 16th Read More »
From Monday, April 22 – Friday, April 26, the national parks will waive all entrance fees in honor of National Park Week. There couldn’t be a better time to get out and explore the parks. National parks will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd as well. The annual celebration includes special events such as Junior
Free Entrance to National Parks April 22-26 for National Park Week Read More »
Saturday, April 20, Tracking in Joshua Tree National Park for Families This is a half-day course for children from 8 – 13 years and their parent, grandparent, or guardian. Track alongside experienced trackers and learn to read the landscape like an open book. The desert is not empty if you know how to read the ground!
Joshua Tree Offering Nature & Arts Classes April 20, 21 Read More »
Saturdays in April: Better Mountain Biking at Dead Horse Ranch SP Ranger Randy Victory will teach you Better Mountain Biking techniques at Dead Horse Ranch SP. The sessions start at Noon and go until 4:00, “or when everyone gets tired.” The rides are fun and educational for beginners, but even experienced bikers ride with new
Mountain Biking Saturdays in April at Dead Horse Ranch SP (AZ) Read More »
Colorado Desert Archaeology Society 10th Annual Archaeology Weekend Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center Borrego Springs, California April 6-7, 2013 THEME: Stewardship . . . Caring for our Cultural Heritage Saturday, April 6, 2013 Events 9 – 4:30 Silent Auction at the Begole Archaeological Research Center. Bidding closes 4:30 pm. Winning bids announced 5:00 pm.
10th Annual Archaeology Weekend Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Read More »
BOULDER BEACH FISHING PIER TEMPORARILY CLOSED BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The fishing pier located at Boulder Beach has been temporarily removed from Lake Mead because recent vandalism has made it unsafe for visitors. Multiple portions of the railing are missing and there is a hole in the deck caused by a hot barbecue grill grate.
Lake Mead News: Boulder Beach Fishing Pier Closed and Planned Burns Read More »
On March 28, 2013, park staff and volunteers will begin a project to improve plant diversity and camping conditions along the rivers in Canyonlands. Crews will be cutting dead tamarisk and creating fire breaks around stands of native vegetation. Crews will also clear campsites along the banks and create paths for hikers and wildlife. Crews
Restoration work to begin along Colorado and Green Rivers at Canyonlands (UT) March 28 Read More »
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to get to know their national parks during National Park Week. This year’s dates are April 20 – 28, with free admission to all national parks April 22 – 26. “This year’s theme, ‘Did you know…’ provides a fun way to discover
National Park Week is April 20-28 — Free Admission April 22-26 and Events Nationwide Read More »
Death Valley, CA, NV–Death Valley National Park invites the public to the first ever “Musical Round-About” at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center Auditorium on March 22nd. The concert is the second of several events aimed at showcasing the artistic talents of the Death Valley community both within and adjacent to the park. Featuring musicians from the greater
Musical Round-About at Furnace Creek in Death Valley March 22 Read More »
