DEATH VALLEY, CA –Southern California Edison (SCE) responded quickly to provide backup electricity during Death Valley National Park’s fourth power outage of the summer. This power outage had minimal impacts to park visitors.

Chief Ranger Jeff Ohlfs will be retiring on August 31 after 32 years with the National Park Service (NPS), having worked for the agency one third of its existence. He has served at Joshua Tree for 26 years. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/chiefrangerretires.htm Source:: Chief Ranger Jeff Ohlfs Announces Retirement       

Public comment period for Lake Powell Ferry improvements through Sept 9, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/charles-hall-ferry-improvements-public-scoping-notice.htm Source:: Charles Hall Ferry Improvements Public Scoping Notice       

Death Valley National Park has been celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service with events all year, and will continue to do so in the coming months. Events will continue during the rest of the year, including a birthday party in August and a weekend commemorating the National Historic Preservation Act in October. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/centennial-events.htm

Saguaro National Park is offering a variety of hikes and talks this fall that explore the park’s wonderful natural and cultural histories. Program listings also are available on the park’s website, www.nps.gov/sagu, or visit us on Facebook. Interpretive programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Program schedules are subject to change; visitors should call

The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th Birthday throughout the month of August. Mesa Verde will kick off the Centennial Birthday Celebration on August 25, 10:00 a.m. at the Visitor and Research Center with speakers and birthday cake. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_33_centennial_birthday.htm Source:: Mesa Verde National Park Invites

Mesa Verde National Park will hold an Open House on September 13, 2016 to discuss proposed entrance fee increases in 2017. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_31_meve_proposes_entfee_increase.htm Source:: Mesa Verde National Park Proposes Entrance Fee Increase       

DEATH VALLEY, CA –A doctor residing in Mammoth Lakes recently pleaded guilty to removing archeological resources from Death Valley National Park and the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Join the park staff at Oasis Visitor Center on Thursday, August 25 at 10am for birthday cake and celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday. Superintendent David Smith will officiate over cutting of the cake and provide remarks regarding this monumental milestone.

On August 23rd and 24th, Cliff Palace will be temporarily closed for technical rock scaling work to remove loose rock fragments from the alcove. There will not be any ranger guided tours of Cliff Palace during the closure. Visitors may see Cliff Palace from overlooks on the Mesa Top driving loop, especially near Sun Temple, and from the