June 12, 2013 – BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Swimmers are welcome back in the water at the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. The National Park Service lifted the no-swim advisory after lab results showed no toxin producers were found in the water. Park officials issued the precautionary advisory June 8 after a foamy substance and […]

On June 1st, 2013, researchers with the U.S. National Park Service and Texas Tech University unveiled a new species of horned dinosaur, Bravoceratops polyphemus, recently discovered in Big Bend National Park. Steven L. Wick and Thomas M. Lehman made the initial discovery two years ago following several months of field work. They were able to

  Ribbon-Cutting of Anza Trail Improvements at Peralta Hacienda Brings Together City, Regional, State & National Parks Juneteenth Celebration, Mexica Dancers Showcase Oakland’s Multiculturalism WHAT: Ribbon cutting for Anza Trail improvements at Peralta Hacienda: new Healing Garden, Recreation Trail, and Amphitheater during “Juneteenth at Peralta Creek” WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2PM (Juneteenth celebration follows: 2PM

Colorado’s Crested Butte Wildflower Festival Salutes Nature’s Explosion of ColorMore than 200 events planned for July 8 – 14 & other spectacular excursions to see the flowers GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE, Colo.  — Designated the “Wildflower Capital of Colorado” by the Colorado State Legislature in 1990, Crested Butte will host the 27th annual Wildflower Festival July 8

May 23, 2013 – BOULDER CITY, NEV. – The National Park Service has made more than $18 million of improvements to major developed areas at Lake Mead National Recreation Area since last summer. “We continue to improve our roads and infrastructure at Lake Mead to improve safety and enhance the visitors’ experience,” said Bruce Nyhuis,

Death Valley, CA—Historic Scotty’s Castle Reopens Thursday, May 30th after a fire burned 15 acres of vegetation north of the Castle. Scotty’s Castle is a Spanish style mansion built in the 1930s that hosts daily living history tours. Tours will resume in the morning of the 30th for on-site visitors and reservation holders. Crews from

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Repairs to the fishing pier located at Boulder Beach are complete, and it has been repositioned back out on the water at Lake Mead. The pier, a popular destination for anglers, was temporarily pulled out of the water in March because vandalism made it unsafe for visitors. Popular fish found at Lake Mead

Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, over 500 people gathered to celebrate the trailhead renovation of one of Grand Canyon National Park’s oldest and most visited trails. The dedication ceremony, celebrated jointly by Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Association was opened with a traditional welcome by tribal representative, Diana

Superintendent Steve Riley announced today that the Gila Cliff Dwellings will be closed from June 3 through 7, 2013 for hazard rock removal from the cliff face directly above the dwellings. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument will offer twice-daily, ranger-guided tours of the TJ Site while the cliff dwellings are closed. The National Park Service