The Strive to Survive About 8 months after arriving on the central coast of California from the eastern US, we decided on a day-trip to Parkfield, California, the self-labeled “Earthquake Capitol of the World” (though bragging about that sounds weird in view of the earthquake tragedy of Japan in 2011). Parkfield asks you to […]
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The Wallow Fire is now reported as 5% contained, and it is estimated at 386,690 acres based on a June 8th night’s infrared flight. The Apache National Forest is closed. The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds traveling motorists that the following closures on state highways remain in effect: · Nearly 20 miles of U.S. 60
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The Murphy Complex Fire (Includes the Murphy Fire and Pajarita Fire, and also called the Horseshoe Two Wildfire) which has been burning since May 30th has claimed the historic Atascosa Lookout Tower, built in the 1930s and renovated in 1999. The tower was a popular destination for hikers, providing shelter, and great views. Inciweb reports
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Parks with Camping Reservations Plan your trip early by making reservations at select parks. Phone Reservations Please call these two parks directly to inquire about reservations. Roper Lake State Park (928) 428-6760 Buckskin Mountain State Park (928) 667-3231 Online Camping, Cabin, RV Site Reservations (24/7) Click on the link to a specific park below, and
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Both east and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are “open” for non-motorized activities 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 for. The lake is located along
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TEMPORARY FIRE CLOSURES at RINCON MOUNTAIN DISTRICT of SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK Due to extreme fire danger and concern for public safety, and for the protection of the park’s natural and cultural resources, Saguaro National Park will implement fire closures in the Rincon Mountain (East) District, beginning at noon on Thursday, June 9, 2011. These closures
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Utah State Parks boating rangers, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and U.S. Coast Guard, will sponsor three boating under the influence (BUI) checkpoints Saturday, June 25 at Halls Crossing Marina on Lake Powell, the South Marina at Willard Bay State Park and the Main Launch Ramp at Sand
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Inciweb Wallow Fire Update June 7, 6:00 PM Location: south and west of Alpine, Arizona Size: 311,481 acres Percent Contained: 0% Injuries to Date: none Structures: 343 threatened; 1 damaged; 10 lost Current Evacuations · Effective Immediately: Further evacuations have been ordered by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office for all the areas south of Hwy
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Make sure your travel plans to the desert don’t include driving on the 405 near the Sepulveda Pass July 15-18th, 2011. Says the LA Times, “The northbound 405 will be closed for 10 miles between the 10 and 101 Freeways, and the southbound 405 will be closed for four miles between the 101 Freeway and
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HAYDEN, Colo. – Summer melt off from the record setting snowpack in the Yampa Valley is creating flood conditions along the Yampa River and its tributaries. As a result, Yampa River State Park Tuesday closed river access where flooding is occurring and in those areas with existing high water hazards. All river access managed by
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