UPDATE (June 5, 2020) – As California State Parks begins working with locals on a phased and regionally-driven approach to increase access to state park units where compliance with state and local public health ordinances can be achieved, it is important for visitors to continue to practice physical distancing and avoid congregating with people outside

P-54’s First Litter May Have Brought New Genetics to Santa Monica Mountains P-54, a three-year old mountain lion living in the Santa Monica Mountains, recently gave birth to a litter of kittens – males P-82 and P-83, and female P-84, according to National Park Service biologists. Researchers believe this is her first litter. It’s always good news to discover

On June 3, 2020, a National Park Service search crew located the body of the presumed drowning victim in the Warm Creek area in Lake Powell, in Kane County, Utah. The victim has been identified as Dustin Olague, a 30-year old male from Flagstaff, Arizona. He was reported missing at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday,

UPDATE June 3, 2020:  As is consistent with our established practices and procedures, two United States Park Police officers have been assigned to administrative duties while an investigation takes place regarding the incident with the Australian Press. NOTE: USPP officers and other assisting law enforcement partners did not use tear gas or OC Skat Shells

Selected park areas will open for day-use beginning 9:00 AM June 1. BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that: Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Public Health Service, and Texas Department of State Health Services, Big Bend will soon

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 recreational access to camping and river use. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Grand Canyon National Park is increasing recreational access for the South Rim, North Rim and river trips. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Joshua Tree National Park is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach