Desert News
David Danelski of the Press Enterprise reported Jan. 15th, that “As road graders moved earth for a huge solar power array in northeastern San Bernardino County, the reverse occurred in a remote, nameless desert valley about 30 miles way. There, utility crews removed the 18 miles of power lines, leaving the lush stretch of the Mojave
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The Apache Junction News reported January 17th, “Local author and 26-year treasure hunter Rick Gwynne …[discovered] … on Wednesday, Jan. 5: two clothed skeletal remains near Yellow Peak and Second Water Trail. According to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Jeff Sprong, the remains are in the process of being identified. However, Gwynne is
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Joshua Tree National Park National Park Service Announces ‘Fee Free’ Days for 2011 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 15-17 National Park Week April 16-24 The first day of summer June 21 National Public Lands Day September 24 The weekend of Veterans Day November 11-13 Joshua Tree National Park will offer a fee free day
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ABC15.com reported on this story January 8th, stating, “APACHE JUNCTION, AZ – Skeletal remains have been found in a central Arizona mountain range and authorities are checking to determine if they belong to Utah men missing since July on a gold mine hunt. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday that the remains of two
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Annual dunes cleanup is Jan. 15 (Yuma Sun, 1/2/11) “The 14th annual Sand Dunes Cleanup will be Jan. 15, and the United Desert Gateway invites all “desert enthusiasts” to join in the effort to rid the dunes of trash … ‘The annual cleanup is an important date on any duner’s calendar and is vital to
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WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will waive admission fees on 17 selected dates throughout 2011 and encouraged all Americans to make a New Year’s resolution to visit a national park this year. “Many people have made resolutions to spend more quality time with loved ones
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The Cliff Dwellings REOPENED this morning as the danger from falling ice above the Dwellings themselves is over. The entire one mile loop trail is snow packed, and icy in places, and visitors need to have sturdy hiking footwear. Morning temperatures are in the single digits and afternoons are pleasant but cool. Winter Hours Usual
Gila Cliff Dwellings Reopens as Ice Hazard Ends Read More »
I-5 IS CLOSED FROM 4 MI NORTH OF THE JCT OF SR 126 /AT LAKE HUGHES ROAD/ (LOS ANGELES CO) TO THE LOS ANGELES/KERN CO LINE /THE GRAPEVINE/ – DUE TO SNOW – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE I-5 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE LOS ANGELES/KERN CO LINE
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The Cliff Dwellings will be closed until the danger from falling ice above the Dwellings themselves is over. NPS staff will be ESCORTING visitors as far up Cliff Dweller Canyon as the photo view area above the last foot bridge and offering tours at the nearby The Trail To The Past. NO fees will be
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The Holiday season is coming. Let me tell you what artistic products we are offering this year at www.dalmdad.com: A. Holiday Cards Five new winter-themed cards based on snow-covered mountain or desert locales. B. Our Kids Book Again, we offer our A Kid’s Guide to Some California Critters. The Second Edition received good reviews from
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