Desert Military Training Camps During World War II, the California Desert was a strategic location for military training camps due to its climate, vast open spaces, and rugged terrain.  Before the North African campaign, there was recognition within the U.S. military of the need to prepare troops for desert environments.  The establishment of desert training camps was […]

As temperatures heat up in the desert, Anza-Borrego Desert Park implements seasonal closures. Coyote Canyon closes to allow the Park’s bighorn sheep access to water without interference. The annual seasonal closures below will be effective June 1 – September 30. Coyote Canyon from Anza to 3rd Crossing or vice versa. Coyote Canyon is open to

Badwater Road reopened on May 25 after National Park Service (NPS) employees moved dirt and rocks off the road and filled in unsafe drop-offs on road edges. Park rangers closed the road on May 20 due to safety concerns after flash flooding. Several park visitors attempted to drive through active flooding. Park rangers pulled their vehicles

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Receives Children’s Lifejacket Donations from the Assistance League of Las Vegas Lake Mead National Recreation Area just received a boost in supporting safety for visitors. The Assistance League of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization that supports under-privileged youth across the Las Vegas Valley, donated 74 children’s life jackets to help

National Park Service may temporarily limit vehicle entry to reduce crowding and congestion There is never a bad time to visit Zion, but if you plan to travel to the park during Memorial Day Weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) wants you to know what to expect. Zion recorded more than 82,000 visits over Memorial