Desert News
The Furnace Creek Campground in Death Valley National Park will close February 1, 2012 for the replacement of the sewer and water lines. Frequent pipe breakages require that the work be started as soon as possible. The project is scheduled to take several months to complete, requiring the work to be completed before the extreme […]
Furnace Creek Campground to Close February 1, 2012 Read More »
States, tribes to assume management responsibility WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that gray wolf populations in the Great Lakes region have recovered and no longer require the protection of the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing a final rule in the Federal Register removing wolves
Recent news accounts have reported that a gray wolf has been wandering in southern Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) this animal is a 2 ½ year old male formerly from a pack in northeast Oregon. Since the animal has been collared with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device that
A Lone Wolf Travels Toward California Read More »
WASHINGTON, December 7, 2011 – The Forest Service is reminding those who trek through national forests in search of a perfect holiday tree to put safety as the first item on their Christmas lists. “The best gift to give yourself and your family is a safe quest for your holiday tree in our national forests,”
US Forest Service Advice on Christmas Tree-Cutting 2011 Read More »
Celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 105th Anniversary! Activities at Petrified Forest include: Cultural Demonstrators will be at the Painted Desert Inn National Landmark between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, sharing their skills and knowledge as well as a chance to purchase unique hand-made gifts for the holidays. Anniversary and Holiday Open House at the Painted
105th Anniversary and Holiday Open House at Petrified Forest NP Dec 8th Read More »
“Las Posadas,” which means lodging or inn, uses luminarias or farolitos, depending on your tradition, as a way of symbolically lighting the path for Mary and Joseph on their procession to find shelter. The Mexican tradition evolved from 16th century Spanish missionaries. They lit bonfires along the roads and churchyards to guide people to Midnight
Lighting of the Luminarias at Tombstone Courthouse Dec. 9th Read More »
Carrizo Corridor and the Imperial Seaway 12/03/2011 – 8:30am – 4:30pm Location: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Instructor: Paul Remeika Level: Mildly strenuous – hike will be up and down slickrock with steep drop-offs and over loose shells Discover the fascinating geology and paleontology of the Anza-Borrego region on this driving tour with retired Ranger Paul
Carrizo Corridor and Salton Sea Hikes at Anza Borrego Dec 3rd and 4th Read More »
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Superintendent Steve Riley today announced the construction schedule for replacement of the roof on the multi-agency Gila Visitor Center. The project, being undertaken by Pride General Contractors of El Paso, will replace the roof covering on the lobby/museum and offices portions of the main building and the separate restroom building,
Gila Visitor Center to Be Reroofed, Facility Closed for Duration of Work Read More »
Las Vegas – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) paleontologists have confirmed fossilized tracks (footprints) made 180 to 190 million years ago in sandstone within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This is the first documented dinosaur tracksite in Nevada. Dubbed the Red Rock Tracksite, dozens of tracks from the Early Jurassic period have currently been documented. At
Dinosaur Tracks Confirmed at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Read More »
TAMARISK GROVE CAMPGROUND is closed until further notice. Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:00 a.m. Hike – Roving Naturalist in Borrego Palm Canyon 4 Hours Volunteer Naturalist Toni Alexander will be roaming the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail searching for bighorn sheep and other interesting features along the trail. Look for her in her volunteer vest as
Thanksgiving Weekend Activities at Anza Borrego DSP including Botany Festival Read More »
