Galleta Meadows Estates Borrego Springs, CA A new serpent has risen from the dry, hot sand in Borrego Springs, CA. It’s head rears up towards the sky in a graceful depiction of a serpent in motion. The 350-foot serpent is the newest edition to a garden of 129 metal sculptures that are placed in Galleta […]
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Desert Wake Announces Launch of Cable Wake Systems and Boat Lake Hourly Rentals Mecca, CA July 28, 2011 Desert Wake is pleased to announce the opening of two 2-tower cable wake systems beginning Saturday, July 30, 2011. In addition, a second lake on the property is now open as a dedicated boat lake for wakeboarding and
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2011-An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. The hike lasts for approximately 2 to 2-2.5 hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight and insect spray.
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Both east and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are “CLOSED” for non-motorizeactivities due to recent rains. 8/2/2011 Recreationist throughout the world travel to Ivanpah Dry Lake’s expansive open spaces to play! International championship land sailing competitions, archery, kite buggying, and world championship disc throwing are just some of the activities this dry lake is used
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Inciweb report: Texas is currently battling its worst fire season in state history. Texas Forest Service and local firefighters have responded to 16,169 fires that have burned a record-setting 3,449,397 acres since fire season began on Nov. 15, 2010. Six of the state’s 10 largest wildfires occurred in April 2011. Texas Initial Attack crews and
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Aug 1, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management will close the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area to general recreation use and through traffic on Aug. 5 and 6 to provide for public safety during the Mendocino Redtail Rally. NorCal Rally has been granted an exclusive use permit to use the length of Mendo-Lake
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Links to Salton Sea information and points of interest on DesertUSA.com Salton Sea State Recreation Area Bird Watching at the Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge Salton Sea Video Salvation Mountain Salvation Mountain (Niland, CA) Leonard Knight: The Man Who Built Salvation Mountain Videos by DesertUSA Salvation Mountain VIDEO Salton Sea VIDEO Road Trip #12: From Salton Sea
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LOS ANGELES, CA – On July 16, 2011, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will passed the halfway mark in its seven-year self-transformation when it opens its all-new, 14,000- sqaure-foot Dinosaur Hall. Twice the size of the Museum’s previous dinosaur exhibits, the Dinosaur Hall will feature more than 300 fossils, 20 full-body specimens,
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July 2011 – ARBOLES, Colo. – With its variety of ecosystems, Navajo State Park provides great habitat for many types of wildlife. Unexpected sightings, mysterious sounds, and occasional signs all help to remind us that other creatures use the park for their own benefit as much as we do. This weekend, Navajo presents programs that
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July 19, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the beginning of an environmental review of a proposed solar energy project in Imperial County, Calif. San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) has applied to the BLM for a right-of-way on public lands to construct the Ocotillo Sol project, a solar photovoltaic power plant
