Desert News
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, the staff of Mesa Verde National Park will host the 2011 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. The regularly scheduled […]
2011 Luminaria Holiday Open House at Mesa Verde Dec. 8th Read More »
The Reno Gazette is reporting this morning that “the Pinehaven fire has destroyed 20 homes; nearly all Washoe schools closed; new evacuation center Galena High. The fire, still estimated to be about 400 acres, has broken up into two large sections: One in the Manzanita-Skyline area and the other in the foothills near Windy Hill.
Breaking News: Reno on Fire Read More »
The Furnace Creek Visitor Center is the primary visitor contact facility in Death Valley National Park. It will be temporarily closing its doors Monday, November 15, 2010 for approximately 18 months. During the remodel a temporary visitor center will be located close to the visitor center and adjacent to the Furnace Creek Ranch and Resort
Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley to Close for 18 Months Read More »
This fuzzy picture is the 40 mm grenade the camper found. Never pick up or move anything like this! Recognize, Retreat, Report! An unexploded 40 millimeter grenade found by a camper in the Dunebuggy Flats camp area at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area was successfully (and safely) detonated by the Imperial County Arson and Bomb Unit
Unexploded grenade found by a camper – Imperial Sand Dunes RA Read More »
Ricardo Breceda and the Sky Art of Borrego Valley Saturday, November 19, Diana Lindsay & Ricardo Breceda Over 120 metallic sculptures known collectively as “Sky Art” are scattered about Borrego Valley against the backdrop of the magnificent Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Created by artist Ricardo Breceda, Sky Art is the perfect blend of stunning craftsmanship
Joshua Tree National Park reopened Pinto Basin Road for visitor use on Tuesday, November 1. Cottonwood Visitor Center is once again open to welcome visitors. Cottonwood Campground and Cottonwood Spring Oasis will remain closed as repairs to the campground and area trails have not yet been completed. Pinto Basin Road has been closed since September
Joshua Tree National Park reopened Pinto Basin Road Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands on the first day of summer, June 21; National Public Lands Day, which is scheduled for September 24; and the Veterans Day holiday weekend, November 11-13. These
2011 Fee-Free Days Set for BLM-Administered Public Lands Read More »
Almost 80,000 visitors enjoyed bluebird skies over the Halloween Weekend at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Making sure those visitors stayed safe were an elite group of individuals and their four-footed partners — the BLM Police Canine Teams. Canine teams from BLM offices in Lake Havasu, AZ; Palm Springs, CA; Boise, ID; and Sante Fe,
K9 on Patrol at the Imperial Sand Dunes! Read More »
Join a volunteer on a guided geology hike through Red Rock SP on November 13. You will learn why the rocks are red, where they came from, where they are going, and more. This hike includes the Eagle’s Nest Trail for a great view of the Park and surrounding area. More than a guided hike,
Why are the Rocks Red? Red Rock SP Geology Hike Nov 13 (AZ) Read More »
Beginning on November 1, National Park Service (NPS) and concessioner-operated facilities will reduce hours of operation at some facilities, while closing others. The following facilities will be closed or operate on a reduced schedule: Wahweap Rainbow Room Restaurant-Closed November 1 Stateline Fuel Dock-Closed November 1 Driftwood Lounge-11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Java City Coffee Bar-7
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Winter Hours Read More »
