2011 Fee-Free Days Set for BLM-Administered Public Lands

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands on the first day of summer, June 21; National Public Lands Day, which is scheduled for September 24; and the Veterans Day holiday weekend, November 11-13. These […]

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Winter Hours

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Beginning on November 1, National Park Service (NPS) and concessioner-operated facilities will reduce hours of operation at some facilities, while closing others. The following facilities will be closed or operate on a reduced schedule: Wahweap Rainbow Room Restaurant-Closed November 1 Stateline Fuel Dock-Closed November 1 Driftwood Lounge-11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Java City Coffee Bar-7

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AZ Dead Horse Ranch State Park Mountain Bike Basics Class

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  Mountain Bike Basics Class Noon – 4 pm (or until everyone’s tired). Park Ranger Randy Victory says, “These will be beginner trail rides on the dirt, with some instruction on the pavement.” Victory, a certified cycling instructor, will offer everything from basic riding techniques to trail etiquette and touch on Bike Maintenance, Equipment, Bicycle Physics, Turning

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Black-footed ferret numbers continue to rise

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The preliminary results from the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s black-footed ferret fall spotlighting survey continue to show promise for the small, endangered, specialist carnivore. Game and Fish personnel, along with 99 volunteers, scoured the Aubrey Valley west of Seligman for five nights. The results broke several records established during the spring surveys in March. During the

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Halloween Weekend Launches Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Season

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Ghosts and goblins along with plenty of trick-or-treats will be evident during the upcoming Halloween weekend as the BLM launches another recreation season at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA).   As visitors return from a summer off from dunes recreating, BLM officials are quick to emphasize key messages that ensure a safe visitor

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46th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival October 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2011

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At the 46th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival October 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2011 Borrego Springs, San Diego, CA – This is not your mama’s parade, but she is sure going to love it too! This new and extreme parade will be taking place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the 46th Annual Borrego Days

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Great Basin NP Strawberry Campground Almost Finished

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Great Basin National Park Strawberry Campground Construction Almost Finished Great Basin National Park Superintendent Andy Ferguson announced that the park has finished this season’s improvements to the Strawberry Campground and Blue Canyon Trailhead. The park improved the access road surface for 2-wheel drive vehicles, installed two bridges, eleven new campsites including two group sites, parking,

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