Desert News
LOS ANGELES, CA – On July 16, 2011, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will passed the halfway mark in its seven-year self-transformation when it opens its all-new, 14,000- sqaure-foot Dinosaur Hall. Twice the size of the Museum’s previous dinosaur exhibits, the Dinosaur Hall will feature more than 300 fossils, 20 full-body specimens, […]
NEW DINOSAUR HALL OPEN JULY 16, 2011 IN LA Read More »
July 2011 – ARBOLES, Colo. – With its variety of ecosystems, Navajo State Park provides great habitat for many types of wildlife. Unexpected sightings, mysterious sounds, and occasional signs all help to remind us that other creatures use the park for their own benefit as much as we do. This weekend, Navajo presents programs that
Navajo State Park (CO) Presents Wildlife Programs July 23rd Read More »
July 19, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the beginning of an environmental review of a proposed solar energy project in Imperial County, Calif. San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) has applied to the BLM for a right-of-way on public lands to construct the Ocotillo Sol project, a solar photovoltaic power plant
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals. Join park volunteer and bat expert, Brian Buttazoni, for this informative evening program “The World of Bats.” Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them. WHAT: An Evening with Bats WHEN: Saturday,
An evening with bats at Washoe Lake State Park Saturday, July 16 Read More »
Incident: Las Conchas Wildfire Released: 12 hrs. ago 7 Day Forecast FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM 451 AM MDT MON JUL 11 2011 NMZ508-511-512-514-112200- /O.EXT.KABQ.FF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-110713T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS-JEMEZ MOUNTAINS- WEST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS- SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9500 FEET- 451 AM MDT MON JUL 11 2011 …FLASH FLOOD WATCH
Flash Flood Watch Now in Effect in Areas Affected by Las Conchas Wildfire Read More »
Moonlight Hikes – 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 2-2½ hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight
July 14 & 15: Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock SP in Sedona Read More »
“A very large and historic dust storm moved through a large swatch of Arizona during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 5, 2011. Widespread reports of near zero visibility and winds gusting over 50 mph were received by the NWS Phoenix office.” National Weather Service Report at 11:00 PM July 5th AZCentral.com has
Giant Dust Storm Hits Phoenix Read More »
July 2011 – A new study shows that the desert tortoise, thought to be one species for the past 150 years, now includes two separate and distinct species, based on DNA evidence and biological and geographical distinctions. This genetic evidence confirms previous suspicions, based on life history analysis, that tortoises west and east of the
Desert Tortoise Now Two Species Read More »
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites anglers to celebrate Independence Day by fishing in Californias spectacular waters. Saturday, July 2 is the first of Californias two 2011 Free Fishing Days (the other will be Sept. 3), when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license.
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, July 2 in California Read More »
Check it out! Turns out this is the first photograph of this animal taken in Saguaro National Park with motion sensor cameras. Very few have even been seen in the Rincon Mountains. We knew they were there and here is some proof. Do you know what it is ? Badger Here are some more Bobcat
Motion capture camera photos By Saguaro National Park Read More »
