WASHINGTON –  At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has designated the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park as an official member of the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN), formally recognizing the historical and national significance of the tragic Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and Dr. John Hope Franklin’s work […]

Dinosaur, CO and Jensen, UT – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Dinosaur National Monument is increasing access by reopening monument visitor centers and the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local

UPDATE June 13, 2020: In assisting the USSS with their protective mission of the White House Zone, more than 50 U.S. Park Police Officers sustained injuries, some being hospitalized, throughout the operational period starting on May 29th. This illegal behavior by the protestors also resulted in several structure fires and significant property damage. This is

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is offering two business opportunities to operate guided scuba diving tours on the B-29 Superfortress submerged within Lake Mead. The plane crashed into Lake Mead July 21, 1948, while engaged in high-altitude atmospheric research. The crew of five survived the crash, but the plane was lost in

The current and forecasted weather situation coupled with extremely dry accumulations of dense vegetation throughout Southeastern Utah, has created hazardous wildfire conditions. Beginning Friday, June 12, 2020, all State, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United States Forest Service (USFS), National Park Service (NPS), and all Unincorporated Private lands, will initiate fire restrictions for the following

BAKER, NV –  Beginning June 29, 2020 and continuing through July 2, 2020 Wheeler peak Scenic Drive will be closed to public traffic from Upper Lehman Creek Campground to the Wheeler Peak Day Use Parking area. The road is closed so heavy equipment needed to conduct the rehabilitation and restoration work at Wheeler Peak Campground can access