Desert News
Never underestimate the desert heat, alway carry lots of water and stay with your car. Their car got stuck about 5 miles in on Black Mountain Road, and they tried to walk out. It’s an uphill walk and it was 106 degrees at the time. They had a limited supply of water. We have a video […]
Two people found dead in Joshua Tree National Park. Read More »
Navajo National Monument News Release Release date: Contact(s): Phone number: Date: Release code: Immediate Lola Henio 928-672-2720 August 16, 2011 NPS Subject here EMERGENCY PARTIAL PARK CLOSURE Navajo National Monument— Acting Superintendent Lloyd Masayumptewa just announced that Navajo Tribe Utility Authority (NTUA) will be in the park today, August 16, 2011, to replace an existing
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Albuquerque, N.M. – Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (Monument) will reopen on Saturday, August 13. However, the road is closed beyond the Monument’s main parking area to the Veteran’s Overlook. The public is asked to adhere to any posted closures within the Monument. The Monument had been closed since June 29 due to the Las
Tent Rocks Monument to Reopen – New Mexico Read More »
August 2011 – FIRESTONE, Colo. – The Perseid meteor shower, named because it seems to originate in the constellation Perseus, has been observed by humans for over 2,000 years. Come witness the peak of this exciting celestial event at St. Vrain State Park! Friday, Aug. 12 at 10 p.m. & Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Aug 12th & 13th at St. Vrain SP (CO) Read More »
August 14 & 27 2011 It’s harvest time and Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park boasts two of Arizona’s most knowledgeable and experienced prickly pear pickers eager to teach you how to safely pick, de-spine, juice and prepare these abundant desert fruits. Last year Jean Groen and her harvest season accomplice Robert Lewis collected hundreds of pounds of cactus fruit — turning the ripe
Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Class at Boyce Thompson Arboretum SP Read More »
August 05, 2011 Significant delays expected along its 380-mile trip to mining town of Miami, Az. What weighs 285 tons, moves uphill at 15 mph and takes eight days to travel from Hoover Dam to the mining town of Miami, east of Phoenix? It’s a huge anode used in the electrical process for refining copper.
AZ – Oversized load to creep across state. Read More »
2011-An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. The hike lasts for approximately 2 to 2-2.5 hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight and insect spray.
August 13 & 14: Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock SP in Sedona Read More »
Both east and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are “CLOSED” for non-motorizeactivities due to recent rains. 8/2/2011 Recreationist throughout the world travel to Ivanpah Dry Lake’s expansive open spaces to play! International championship land sailing competitions, archery, kite buggying, and world championship disc throwing are just some of the activities this dry lake is used
Ivanpah Dry Lake – Closed due to rain Read More »
Inciweb report: Texas is currently battling its worst fire season in state history. Texas Forest Service and local firefighters have responded to 16,169 fires that have burned a record-setting 3,449,397 acres since fire season began on Nov. 15, 2010. Six of the state’s 10 largest wildfires occurred in April 2011. Texas Initial Attack crews and
Texas: Worst Fire Season in State History this Year Read More »
Aug 1, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management will close the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area to general recreation use and through traffic on Aug. 5 and 6 to provide for public safety during the Mendocino Redtail Rally. NorCal Rally has been granted an exclusive use permit to use the length of Mendo-Lake
Aug 5, 6: South Cow Mountain OHV Area to be Temporarily Closed for Public Safety Read More »
