Desert News
On Friday, July 3 at approximately 12:35 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a visitor who fell from the rim west of Mather Point. Responding rangers located the body of Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, AZ approximately 100 ft. below the rim. Ms. Salgado Lopez had been hiking […]
Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Recover Body Below Mather Point on July 3 Read More »
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 7, 2020 – Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors were seen atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National Park, in late May. They are back to
California Condors Spotted in Sequoia National Park, First Time in Nearly Half a Century Read More »
Beginning Thursday, July 9th at noon, effective until Friday, July 24th, Jumbo Rocks Campground will be temporarily closed due to bee activity. Campsites and picnic areas in the campground will be closed during these dates. Other campgrounds and services are currently not affected by this closure. Please use caution when recreating in the greater Jumbo
Temporary Closure of Jumbo Rocks Campground Due to Bee Activity Read More »
Effective immediately, the National Park Service (NPS) is requesting all river trips, both commercial and non-commercial, to voluntarily bypass Havasu Canyon on the Colorado river, located at river mile 157. This request is an effort to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to further safeguard the Havasupai people and their traditional lands. River
Grand Canyon National Park Requests River Guides and Boaters Bypass Havasu Canyon Read More »
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River will be closed to all visitors until further notice. The closure is in response to a positive case for COVID-19 in the park residential community. The park is acting according
Big Bend National Park Temporarily Closed Read More »
Safety Tips for Enjoying July 4th Holiday and the Summer As national parks make more areas available to the public, the National Park Service (NPS) encourages you to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow Leave No Trace principles when you visit. At Glen Canyon and Rainbow Bridge, many land-
Recreating Responsibly at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Read More »
Too many hikers are overwhelming the sewage treatement system at Phantom Ranch deep within the Inner Gorge of Grand Canyon National Park, forcing park officials to limit travelers to the iconic… For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news, visit www.nationalparkstraveler.com National Parks Traveler
Overworked Sewage System Limiting Phantom Ranch VisitationKurt Repanshek Read More »
Fears that the coronavirus pandemic could cripple their cultural knowledge by striking their elders prompted the Blackfeet Nation to effectively close the eastern side of Glacier National Park… For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news, visit www.nationalparkstraveler.com National Parks Traveler
Blackfeet Nation Closes Glacier National Park Border Over Covid ConcernsKurt Repanshek Read More »
A climber who skied ahead of his partner in their descent of Mount Rainier died when he fell into a crevasse, according to the National Park Service, which added that conditions were too dangerous to… For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news, visit www.nationalparkstraveler.com National Parks Traveler
Missing Climber Died In Crevasse On Mount Rainier, Will Remain ThereNPT Staff Read More »
The Desert Sun reported Monday that a fire swept through Niland, California Sunday night, June 28th. “Damage was still being assessed, but it appeared the fire destroyed about 37 homes belonging to 43 families, Dale said. Residents were evacuated and a shelter was set up nearly 9 miles to the south at Calipatria High School. The American Red
Niland, CA Brushfire Destroys 40 Homes, 1 Death Read More »
