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California State Parks – Your safety is a priority to us. While most of our indoor spaces, including visitor centers and museums are closed, all outdoor State Park spaces remain open and accessible to the public. Call your park in advance of your visit if you need additional details. We hope to see you in […]

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The first confirmed grizzly bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park of 2020 occurred on Saturday, March 7. The bear was observed from the air by biologists during a radio telemetry flight near Grand Prismatic Spring just one day before last year’s first sighting. Male grizzlies come out of hibernation in early

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.– The final result of a multi-year National Park Service and California State University Northridge (CSUN) research project that studied coyote diets show that these urban canines are not as discriminating in regard to their culinary tastes as their suburban counterparts, according to a new study. Using two different techniques, scat analysis and

The CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first detected in China and has expanded internationally, including in the United States. The NPS Office of Public Health, Office of Risk Management, and the Division of Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services, in conjunction with

DEATH VALLEY, CA – A record 1,740,945 people visited Death Valley National Park last year. The desert park’s visitation has more than doubled in the past ten years. “It’s great that more people are experiencing this spectacular place,” said Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “However, it is challenging to educate so many new visitors about how to

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park seeks public comments on a preliminary grant proposal to prevent illegal off-road driving in the park and to restore damage already done. Death Valley National Park protects over 3 million acres of desert landscape for the enjoyment of current and future visitors, contains highly sensitive cultural and

MARCH is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month! Pipe Spring National Monument in cooperation with the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians is proud to offer a guided hike through Mu’uputs Canyon on Sunday, March 29. Join Ranger Benn on this moderate 2-mile round trip hike into scenic Mu’uputs Canyon on the Kaibab Band of Paiute

March and April are traditionally the busiest times of the year at Joshua Tree National Park. A typical spring day includes limited parking, full campgrounds, and a line to get into the park. Visitors planning to see the park during this time of year can plan out their visit and still experience the wilderness and

Joshua Tree National Park law enforcement rangers are investigating incidents of graffiti that occurred in Rattlesnake Canyon, the Skull Rock Natural Trail, and along Geo Tour Road. Anyone with information about these incidents, or the persons involved, should contact the park’s law enforcement by emailing the chief ranger at Eric_Linaris@nps.gov. “Joshua Tree National Park belongs to

Big Bend National Park is experiencing record visitation. Last year, the park hosted over 466,000 visitors, and a large number of them historically travel to Big Bend National Park during the months of February, March, and April. As travelers seek solace from stressful educational routines, and escape wintry conditions, the park experiences significant increases in