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Thursday, February 1, 2024, the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park for specific launch dates within calendar year 2025. A total of 482 permits will be available for 12- to 25-day river trips. Eligible individuals may apply online at […]

On February 5, 2024, Tuzigoot National Monument will reopen Tavasci Marsh to the public. Tavasci Marsh had been closed to the public due to human safety risks of hazardous trees along the trails after a devastating fire on April 2, 2023; where approximately 106 acres burned. At this point, all hazardous trees along public trails

A semi-truck hauling bottled water caught on fire within Death Valley National Park on January 10.   Responders on scene believe that the trailer brakes overheated as the truck was descending CA-190 eastbound from Towne Pass around 8:00 pm.   Beatty Volunteer Fire Department, National Park Service, California Highway Patrol, and Caltrans all responded to

Two flood-damaged roads are reopening in Death Valley National Park: Keane Wonder Mine Road and Big Pine – Death Valley Road. Keane Wonder Mine is one of the most scenic historic mines in the park. Wooden towers support an aerial tramway, with ore buckets dangling over a scenic canyon. The two-wheel-drive gravel road will reopen

Reports of deceased animals and strange wildlife behavior has Saguaro National Park concerned that rabies may be a possible cause. The park urges visitors who have physical contact with an animal to notify park staff and seek medical attention immediately.   Park staff recently discovered several deceased foxes and have received reports of abnormal animal behavior in foxes and

Temporary reflecting pool adds a reason to visit News Release Date: January 12, 2024  Entrance fees waived on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day A temporary, shallow lake stretches for a few miles in Badwater Basin. During calm winds, it reflects the surrounding mountains. The effect is most spectacular in early morning or late afternoon. Due to

Flowers? Temporary Lakes? Updated January 8th, 2024: As of late December, the temporary shallow lake at Badwater is still present. Although it is only a few inches deep, it is very beautiful. This is a rare event; we don’t know how long the lake will be there. There are a few wildflowers, but the park

The Mojave National Preserve is requesting public input on the Kelso-Cima and South Kelbaker Roads Rehabilitation project The Mojave National Preserve is requesting public input on the Kelso-Cima and South Kelbaker Roads Rehabilitation project. The National Park Service is proposing to rehabilitate Kelso Cima Road and South Kelbaker Road in the Preserve. Rehabilitation of the

A coyote was struck by a car and killed on Christmas Day in Death Valley National Park. The coyote had been begging for food along Badwater Road near Golden Canyon for the preceding months. “We tried hazing it away from the road by shooting it with a paintball gun and pepper spray,” said Superintendent Mike

Three vehicles illegally drove off road and got stuck in Death Valley National Park recently. The vehicles needed to be towed and the drivers were cited with mandatory court appearances. “Vehicles driving off roads can damage fragile ecosystems and damage archeological sites” said Superintendent Mike Reynolds. “They also impact the experience of other park visitors.