The National Park Service will commemorate Veterans Day and the service of American military members past and present with special events and free admission in parks throughout the country on November 11 and 12. The National Park Service’s American Military website contains a list of events as well as other military-related outreach and information. “More […]

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park announced plans to open two additional campgrounds for the winter season. Texas Springs Campground will open on Monday, November 13. Sunset Campground opened November 3. Both campgrounds will remain open until the middle of April. Campground status: Furnace Creek (154 sites) – open Sunset (270 sites) –

Death Valley National Park and the Death Valley Natural History Association are excited to offer transportation grants for school groups participating in park field trips. This opportunity was made possible by generous donations from Death Valley education program supporters and the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/transportation-grants-available-for-school-field-trips.htm Source:: Transportation Grants Available for School Field Trips

Borrego Springs, Calif. — California State Parks will begin to collecting day use fees at the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park visitor center starting on November 3, 2017. Day Use fee is $10 per vehicle and will be collected on Fridays through Sundays and holidays. The day use fee ticket is valid at any State Park

On Thursday, November 9 Grand Canyon National Park will host a Native American Indian Heritage Celebration. Park entrance is free November 11-12 for Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/veterans-day-native-american-heritage.htm Source:: Celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month November 9; Honor Veterans with Fee-Free Entrance November 11 and 12 at Grand Canyon

SPRINGDALE, UT – The Zion Trail Crew and Fire Management staff, will be removing waste from the evaporative toilets at Scout’s Lookout on two different days in November. The first half day closure will take place on Monday November 6, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., then again on Thursday November 9, 2017 from

The National Park Service is conducting a search for a missing person within Grand Canyon National Park. Michael Legus, 39, of Tooele, UT was reported missing Tuesday, October 31 by a friend. He was last seen at Mather Point on the South Rim at approximately 12:15 pm. Legus is described as 6 feet tall, 230

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a plan to help alleviate traffic and parking congestion in Arches National Park. Arches National Park developed a Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP) to address vehicle traffic and parking congestion problems that affect visitor access, visitor enjoyment, and resource conditions. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110117.htm Source:: Proposed Traffic Congestion Management

SPRINGDALE, UT – Zion National Park announces the signing of the Bighorn Sheep Management Finding of No Significant Impact. The FONSI records the decision of the National Park Service, to partner with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, to manage the Zion desert bighorn sheep population as a healthy herd, and as part of a

Forever Project welcomes 24 renowned artist to Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/pleinair2017.htm Source:: Zion Plein Air Art Invitational, November 6 through 12, 2017