On a recent visit to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, we toured Grapevine Canyon in our 4WD Jeep. These photos were taken on April 6th, 2016. Grapevine Canyon is a good location to view the wildflowers in bloom, but it requires a 4WD vehicle. The brilliant blooms of the Beavertail cactus were easy to spot along […]
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Celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary and “Find Your Park” at Mesa Verde National Park during National Park Week, April 16 through 24. Entrance fees will be waived the entire week. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_16_celebrate_national_park_week_april26_24.htm Source:: Find Mesa Verde National Park during National Park Week and Celebrate with Free Admission and Special Tours from April 16-24
Ranger-guided tours of Balcony House cliff dwelling will begin on April 10, 2016. Tours will be conducted hourly from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ticket sales for these ranger-guided tours will also begin on April 10. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/16_15_cliff_dwelling_tours_begin_april10.htm Source:: Mesa Verde National Park Cliff Dwelling Tours Begin April 10
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Road Trip To Lake Mead Lake Mead National Recreation Areaby Lynn Bremner Exploring the desert has been a long-time fascination and passion of my Dad’s. He would take the family on trips to remote parts of the desert in search of gold, lost treasure or to just explore the harsh, yet beautiful desert landscapes. He has
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The 2nd stamp in the USPS series commemorating the centennial of the NPS features iconic Delicate Arch at Arches National Park. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news040516.htm Source:: Postal Service Previews 2nd of 16 Stamps Celebrating National Park Service’s Centennial
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Approximately 70 miles east of San Diego County, along Interstate 8 is the McCain Valley Resource Conservation Area. The area is open to a variety of uses. The Lark Canyon ORV Area and Campgrounds are located in McCain Valley. The DesertUSA Staff recently visited McCain Valley to report on the wildflower displays and to update photos of
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Mesa Verde National Park is pleased to announce that funding remains available for transportation assistance for local schools who wish to bring students to the park. Mesa Verde was awarded a grant through the “Ticket to Ride” program, funded by the National Park Foundation with support from Disney. The Mesa Verde Association is also providing
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and “Find Your Park” by visiting Tumacácori National Historical Park during National Park Week, April 16 through 24. Entrance to the park is free all week. Junior Ranger Day kicks off the week from 9am to noon on April 16. https://www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/news/national-park-week-begins-with-junior-ranger-day.htm Source:: National Park Week Begins
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During the first annual Love Your Lake Community Cleanup on Saturday March 18, 71 volunteers and 29 employees removed 1,860 pounds of trash from Lake Powell’s shoreline. The largest item was a mattress removed from Lone Rock Beach. “I would like to thank the Page community, our partners and visitors for cleaning up Lake Powell
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The west side of Bridge Mountain is being added to the list of cliffs temporarily closed for the protection of nesting wildlife. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/bridgemtclosure.htm Source:: Zion National Park Announces Climbing Closures for Bridge Mountain
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