Heavy rains late last night caused significant flooding in Death Valley National Park, closing roads and trapping visitors at the north end of the park. https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/flash-flooding-closes-roads.htm Source:: Flash flooding closes roads       

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Due to overnight storm damage, some roads within Lake Mead National Recreation Area are closed. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/10-19-15-road-closures.htm Source:: STORM CAUSES ROAD CLOSURES WITHIN LAKE MEAD NRA       

The LA Times reported today,  “Nearly 200 vehicles, including 75 tractor-trailers, are trapped on California 58 east of Tehachapi in up to 20 feet of mud and debris after torrential rains pummeled the area and forced drivers to flee…Interstate 5 through the Grapevine also remained closed due to mudslides.” Read more: https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-5-freeway-remains-closed-more-thunderstorms-expected-20151016-story.html

Grand Canyon National Park is in the process of replacing a portion of the Transcanyon Pipeline (TCP) at Phantom Ranch. As part of the construction process, the TCP will be turned off to allow crews to connect the new portions of the pipeline to the existing pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/temporary-pipeline-shutdown.htm Source:: Grand Canyon National Park Prepares for

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – In celebration of Veterans Day, The Lake Mead Institute, Forever Resorts and Lake Mead Cruises are hosting a military appreciation day Nov. 14. Military members, veterans and their families are invited to the park to participate in a variety of free and heavily discounted activities. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/military-appreciation-day-2015.htm Source:: MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT

October 14, 2015 – Today at 9:37 a.m., the 6-day search for missing 29-year old Billy Burke of Jackson Hole, Wyoming concluded when his body was spotted at a depth of 153 feet in Lake Powell.  Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol Division discovered the body using an underwater Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV). Billy’s body was discovered

October 5, 2015 – After reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) finds that the Sonoran desert tortoise does not face the threat of extinction and will be removed from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) candidate list. The finding is due in part to long- term commitments

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Oct. 15 marks the anniversary of the signing of the National Historic Preservation Act and Oct. 17 is International Archaeology Day. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is celebrating with the launch of its new Virtual Museum. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/virtual-museum.htm Source:: LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA LAUNCHES VIRTUAL MUSEUM       

Joshua Tree National Park will host the 2015 Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Festival this weekend, beginning Friday, October 16th and ending Sunday, October 18th. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/nightskyfestival.htm Source:: Night Sky Festival at Joshua Tree National Park       

The victim of a cliff jumping accident in Face Canyon on Lake Powell, who was reported missing on the afternoon on Friday, October 9, has been identified as 29-year-old William “Billy” Burke of Jackson, Wyoming. https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/news/cliff-jumping-accident-victim-identified.htm Source:: Cliff Jumping Accident Victim Identified