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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area Partially Reopens After Camp Fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, California State Parks and the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the reopening of certain day-use areas and facilities at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area (Lake Oroville). The North and South Forebay day-use areas, aquatic center and visitor center are now open. Other facilities that are reopening include: Bidwell Canyon Main […]

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California State Parks Reopens Several Parks Closed by the Hill and Woolsey Fires

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks has reopened several parks in Southern California that were closed due to the devastating Hill and Woolsey fires. Some parts of Point Mugu and Leo Carrillo state parks reopened, while other areas of the parks remain closed due to the damage caused by the Woolsey Fire. Meanwhile Malibu Lagoon and

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Horseshoe Bend Parking Temporarily Reduced During Construction – Glen Canyon NRA

The City of Page and the National Park Service are working together to address congestion and safety concerns at the Horseshoe Bend Overlook parking lot. Effective immediately, the north parking lot will be closed due to construction on the Horseshoe Bend Phase 2.A parking expansion. The previously enacted parking and safety restrictions have been implemented

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Impact of Camp, Hill and Woolsey Fires on California State Parks

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks closed a number of state parks as a result of the Camp, Hill and Woolsey fires. Some parks were closed out of precaution, while others were impacted such as Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, and Leo Carrillo and Malibu Creek state parks. All department employees are accounted for and safe.

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Grand Canyon Celebrates Native American Heritage Nov. 14th

On November 14 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Heritage Celebration with special presentations and demonstrations recognizing the many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices made by America’s first people. Grand Canyon National Park’s extensive Native American histories make it an ideal place for the public to learn about, acknowledge, and appreciate Native American

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Fatality in Big Bend NP

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – On the morning of November 7, 2018, Big Bend National Park received reports that Edward Lowe, 69, of Dallas, TX, had sustained a fatal fall. Mr. Lowe was on a five-day river trip through Boquillas Canyon, canoeing with four others. While scouting a campsite about a mile downstream from

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National Parks Commemorate Veterans Day With Free Admission and Special Events

The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day with special events and free admission nationwide on Sunday, November 11. Multiple parks and programs will emphasize the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War I. “Across the country, from veterans memorials on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to War in the Pacific National Historical

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Leftover Halloween Pumpkins Repurposed for Oakland Zoo Animals

Oakland, CA…November 7, 2018 – Instead of ending up as waste in a compost or trash bin, hundreds of leftover pumpkins were donated to Oakland Zoo as treats and enrichment forthe animals.Zookeepers headed out in trucks the morning of November 1stto pick up truck-fulls of leftover pumpkins from local Halloween pumpkin patches for Oakland Zoo’s

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