Ever wondered how the canyon and caves that are home to the Gila Cliff Dwellings were formed? Volunteer-in-Park Xavier Bruehler will lead a special geology tour of Cliff Dweller Canyon at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument on Thursday, August 22 at 10 am to explore the ancient origins of this volcanic landscape. Xavier Bruehler earned […]
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BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is searching for a 23-year-old North Las Vegas man who was last seen in the water about a mile north of Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave Aug. 4. At 3:35 p.m. Aug. 4, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Interagency Communication Center received a call from the
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On August 3, 2013, a search was conducted for Nicholas Bull, 24, last residing in Midland, Texas. Nicholas had been hiking on the Marufo Vega Trail with two friends when the group ran out of water and became distressed. One member of the group hiked out to get help, and a search began that
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Grand Canyon, AZ – Park staff responded to multiple incidents Friday, July 26, 2013. Monsoonal weather patterns resulted in localized flooding affecting portions of Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. Additionally, rangers responded to two motor vehicle accidents. An estimated 1.6 inches of rain fell within a short time period yesterday afternoon. The intersection of
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Road Closures 7/30/13 Updated 3 hours ago These are pictures from the southern end of Badwater Rd. Other road closures are as follows: Badwater Road…………………………CLOSED south of Badwater Basin; CLOSED at south entrance.Big Pine/Death Valley Road………..CLOSED due to flood damage.Cottonwood Canyon Road ………CLOSED due to flood damage.Emigrant Canyon Road…..………..CLOSED due to flood damage.Harry Wade Road…………………….CLOSED due
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KCET reported July 29th, “A major summer rainstorm hit Death Valley National Park and surrounding areas Sunday, closing a number of major roads — including the park’s south entrance near Shoshone.” Read more: https://www.kcet.org/living/travel/socal_wanderer/briefs/storm-closes-roads-throughout-death-valley.html
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Waking up the other morning to the smell of rain, well actually the smell of Larrea-Tridentata was so invigorating. After my lifelong obsession with this botanical wonder I think that it is time to blog about it. Being that this bush, commonly known as the Creosote Bush is one of the most common plants of
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Starting August 5, 2013, visitors should expect heavy traffic congestion and delays in the Devils Garden area of Arches National Park. To avoid the construction area, visitors can take the following steps: Enjoy the first 16.5 miles (26.5 km) of desert landscape along the scenic drive, and then turn around at Sand Dune Arch parking
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The upper portion of Bonita Canyon Drive and the Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument (NM) are closed after flooding from heavy rains that passed through the area last night. Nearly three inches of rain fell in parts of the monument in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 24. The heaviest rains occurred between
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The California State Parks Foundation announced on July 11, 2013 that they will award $5,000 to the Committee to Reopen Mitchell Caverns. This contribution, along with all money donated to the CRMC, is eligible for matching funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. When the funding cycle is completed and matching funds awarded,
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