Graduate students interested in doing research in Joshua Tree National Park are invited to apply for assistance through the 2015 Robert Lee Graduate Student Research Grants program. Applications for the grant are available now on the park’s website (https://www.nps.gov/jotr/naturescience/grantprogram.htm). Research proposals should focus on some aspect of the natural or cultural resources of Joshua Tree […]

Visitors and residents may experience short delays during construction to South Entrance Station and Hermit Road. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/south-entrance-and-hermit-road-construction.htm Source:: Road Construction Projects at South Entrance Station and Hermit Road to Start this Month       

WILLCOX, Ariz. (September 10, 2015) – There is good ole fashioned fun to be had in the historic town of Willcox, Arizona at the upcoming Rex Allen Days on October 1 – 4. The Western music weekend is commemorating its 64th anniversary and will celebrate the life and times of the Arizona Cowboy, Rex Allen.

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the award of a concession contract to Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. Xanterra will provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/award-of-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm Source:: Award of Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park       

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, some have four legs. Last week, park mules and a horse transported two injured hikers suffering from dehydration to safety. The Hilo couple had planned to hike to a remote coastal campsite, but was not prepared for the intense heat, lack of

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif., September 8, 2015 –In response to the current conditions on the Rough Fire, burning in Kings Canyon National Park and the Sierra and Sequoia national forests, the National Park Service is issuing an Evacuation Warning to park employees, concessions staff, residents of Wilsonia, and park visitors in the Grant Grove area

Heavy rains caused major road damage in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/storms-damage-tuweep-roads.htm Source:: Recent Storms Cause Significant Damage to Tuweep Area Roads       

A break in the Transcanyon Pipeline occurred over the weekend. Because of the break’s location, there is no drinking water on the North Kaibab Trail at Cottonwood Campground or Manzanita Rest Area (formerly Roaring Springs Residence). The break is located north of Phantom Ranch, in an area on the North Kaibab Trail known as the

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Arizona Game and Fish and the National Park Service have teamed up to save lives. A new life jacket loaner station has been installed at North Arizona Telephone Cove on Lake Mohave. https://www.nps.gov/lame/learn/news/life-jacket-loaner-az.htm Source:: FREE LOANER LIFE JACKETS AVAILABLE AT NORTH AZ TELEPHONE COVE ON LAKE MOHAVE       

Fourth graders and their families are eligible for free access to Federal lands and waters nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/news/news090415.htm Source:: The Southeast Utah Group of Parks Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass