Kolob Canyon Reopens at Zion

SPRINGDALE, UT – Closed since road re-construction began in May 2018, the facilities in the Kolob Canyons District of Zion National Park will reopen on Friday February 8, 2019. The project involved reconstructing sections of the road, repaving the entire road, and adding accessible parking, sidewalk, and two new bathroom facilities. The intensive slope, drainage […]

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Temporary Closures for Peregrine Falcons at Big Bend NP

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – Beginning February 1st, the National Park Service (NPS) will temporarily close select areas in the Chisos Mountains to protect nesting falcons. In August 1999, the Peregrine falcon was removed from the federal endangered species list, a move prompted by the falcon’s comeback from the brink of extinction. However, throughout

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Desert Institute Presents Route 66 Photography Workshop

Needles, CA – Route 66 through the Mojave Desert provides for great photographic images. During this workshop, you will explore Route 66 from Needles to Amboy, capturing storied abandoned sites, iconic vintage landmarks and sweeping desert landscapes. Join photography instructor Sandi Wheaton, who drove and photographed the entire length of Route 66 in 2009. Sandi

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Death Valley National Park to Restore Accessibility and Resume Limited Visitor Services

DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park announced today that some recently closed areas of the park will once again be accessible to visitors in the coming days. Some visitor services, including campgrounds and the Stovepipe Wells Contact Station, will also reopen using revenue generated by recreation fees. Visitors should go to the park website

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Resume Basic Visitor Services

L BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area will resume routine custodial services and trash pickup, using revenue generated by recreation fees. National Park Service officials have determined that by using Federal Land and Recreation Enhancement funds to immediately bring back park maintenance crews, the park will be able to clean restrooms and

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Celebrate the Last Total Lunar Eclipse of the Decade at Ocotillo Wells SVRA

Sunday, January 20th Ocotillo Wells celebrates the last total lunar eclipse of the decade! Come by the Discovery Center Amphitheater on Ranger Station Road between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM.  You can…-Look through a telescope to get a close look at the eclipse in action-Play moon games and win prizes-Enjoy moon-themed snacks-Collect a rare eclipse

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