The National Park Service turns 100 years old this year. In recognition and celebration of this milestone, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith will be leading hikes up 5 different peaks in the park. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/supthike.htm Source:: Hike with the Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent
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Artists will immerse themselves in the beauty and wonders of Zion translating their experiences in the park into their art. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/air2016.htm Source:: 2016 Zion National Park Artists-in-Residence
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Father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived at the village of Tumacácori in January of 1691 at the invitation of its native villagers. The famed missionary and explorer brought for the first time many aspects of European culture including the Old World’s horses, cattle, and other livestock together with its field crops and fruit trees. What Kino
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There are a few dog-friendly trails in the Coachella Valley and the most popular ones are in the mountains near La Quinta Cove. The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is organizing several ranger-led dog hikes in 2016. The hikes will take place at the Trail Head at the top of La Quinta Cove
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When will the desert wildflowers bloom? We usually start our wildflower updates in January, but sometimes rain and weather create an early showing of color in the desert. To plan your visit to coincide with the peak of the bloom – keep up to date with DesertUSA’s Wildflower Reports. Be sure to bookmark this page for
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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
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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
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This year Joshua Tree National Park set a new park visitation record. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2015_2millionvisitors.htm Source:: Joshua Tree National Park Hosts 2 million Visitors in 2015
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The University of California, Berkeley is leading a study of wildlife and climate change at Death Valley National Park. Researchers plan to survey animals in Death Valley National Park to learn how bird, small mammal, reptile, and amphibian populations have changed over the last century. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/grinell-wildlife-study.htm Source:: Study to look at effects of climate change
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The University of California, Berkeley is leading a study of wildlife and climate change at Death Valley National Park. Researchers plan to survey animals in Death Valley National Park to learn how bird, small mammal, reptile, and amphibian populations have changed over the last century. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/grinell-wildlife-study.htm Source:: Study to look at effects of climate change
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