Desert News
June 2011 – Another season has wrapped up at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. More than one million riders visited the area, although this is down by 10% from the previous year. Emergency medical calls were down by 20%. Of seven reported fatalities, four were off-highway vehicle related. A total of 484 youngsters attended […]
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6/17/11, AM Update from Inciweb: Residences: 2,714 threatened; 32 destroyed; 5 damaged Size: 495,016 acres total Commercial Property: 473 threatened; 4 destroyed Percent Contained: 33% Fire Update The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
Wallow Fire at Staggering 495,016 Acres, 33% Contained Read More »
BLYTHE, CA — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today joined local officials and representatives from Solar Trust America at a ceremony launching the start of construction on what will be the world’s largest solar power facility. Located on public lands in eastern Riverside County, the Blythe Solar
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Superintendent Steve Riley announced today that no entrance fee will be charged for visiting Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument on June 21, 23001, the first day of spring. The multi-agency Gila Visitor Center is open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Gila Cliff Dwellings are open daily from 8:30
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Hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers and other outdoor recreationists will undoubtedly have questions about what impact the fires will have on wildlife, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities in those areas. The information below will help answer some of your questions. Wildlife It is important to note that habitats in these areas and their associated wildlife
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The Friends of Roper Lake State Park are proud to kick off of a series of events to be held at Roper Lake State Park. The first event will be June 25th in the evening with a “Look to the Skies’ program, given by John Ratje, the site manager of Mount Graham International Observatory. Program is geared
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The Wallow Fire is now reported as 5% contained, and it is estimated at 386,690 acres based on a June 8th night’s infrared flight. The Apache National Forest is closed. The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds traveling motorists that the following closures on state highways remain in effect: · Nearly 20 miles of U.S. 60
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The Murphy Complex Fire (Includes the Murphy Fire and Pajarita Fire, and also called the Horseshoe Two Wildfire) which has been burning since May 30th has claimed the historic Atascosa Lookout Tower, built in the 1930s and renovated in 1999. The tower was a popular destination for hikers, providing shelter, and great views. Inciweb reports
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Parks with Camping Reservations Plan your trip early by making reservations at select parks. Phone Reservations Please call these two parks directly to inquire about reservations. Roper Lake State Park (928) 428-6760 Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231 Online Camping, Cabin, RV Site Reservations (24/7) Click on the link to a specific park below, and
6 Arizona State Parks now have online Camping Reservations Read More »
Both east and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are “open” for non-motorized activities 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 for. The lake is located along
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