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BOULDER CITY, Nevada – On July 21, 1948, one of America’s most notable aircraft, the B-29 Superfortress, crashed into Lake Mead. On July 21, 2018, Lake Mead National Recreation Area will look back at the past 70 years to observe the anniversary and recognize the efforts the National Park Service has taken to preserve the […]

Grand Canyon, AZ– Grand Canyon National Park rangers are encouraging visitors to have a safe and memorable vacation to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A trip to Grand Canyon can be both fun and safe by keeping these few tips in mind. Stay on designated trails and walkways and always keep a safe

Tucson, AZ – This Fourth of July, 21 people from 10 countries became United States citizens in a special ceremony held at Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain District. This was the eighth such ceremony held in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at Saguaro National Park. The naturalization ceremony took place in the park’s

One small step for a dog, one giant leap for canines. Fifty years ago, the National Trails System was created to help connect people and the land. To celebrate that milestone, the National Park Service and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will send a small, plush version of Seaman, the legendary dog that

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. June 27, 2018– Due to rapidly decreasing fuel moistures, increase in temperatures, and increased fuel loading due to late season rains in the Kaweah River drainage fire restrictions, will now be in effect starting June 29, 2018. With current moderate-high fire danger and entering into the hottest part

On Wed, June 20, Joshua Tree Search and Rescue (JOSAR) responded to a carry out for a visitor who was experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness. The hiker was located more than two miles down The Boy Scout Trail. The high temperature was 106°F / 41°C. JOSAR was in the field responding to this incident from

10news reported June 23rd that a missing man had been found 4 miles from his truck in Ocotillo Wells. “Crews found the man’s truck in a remote area north of SR-78 known as Hills of the Moon.” Click here for the whole story. Source: 10news Read tips for surviving in the desert.

PETRIFIED FOREST, AZ—The National Park Service and International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are pleased to announce that Petrified Forest National Park has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Park. An IDA International Dark-Sky Park (IDSP) is a land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is temporarily closing public lands in and near Whitewater Canyon, Riverside County, due to the potential threat of wildfire. This public safety closure will start on Monday, June 18, and will remain in effect until further notice. “A wildfire in an area with one-way public egress

After pleading guilty to violations including identity theft, interfering with agency functions, and possession of controlled substances, two people will serve time in prison and must pay court fines. Maeve McLaughlin, age 32, was sentenced to three terms of six months imprisonment (concurrent), and Louis Riccardi, age 31, was sentenced to three terms of three