Nine Arrested At DUI Checkpoint at Lake Mead NRA

On August 26th, rangers conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Lakeshore Drive. Within three hours, they contacted about 300 drivers and arrested nine of them for driving under the influence. This was one of a series of six coordinated checkpoints conducted in the park in an effort to reduce alcohol-related incidents. The park averages ten fatalities and 190 motor vehicle and boat accidents each year, many of them directly associated with alcohol. The checkpoints are conducted in coordination with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and Arizona Game and Fish. [Submitted by Mary Hinson, Chief Ranger]

Source: NPS

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Lake Mead NRA Report on Labor Day Weekend

Busy Labor Day Weekend Marked By Numerous Incidents… Over the Labor Day weekend, Lake Mead rangers provided professional service to nearly 120,000 visitors who entered the park. Incidents over the course of the weekend included 17 arrests, five search and rescue incidents, 22 medical responses and the issuance of 126 citations. Significant incidents included a [...]

Yosemite National Park (CA): Searchers Find Missing Hiker

Ronald Hoggard, 58, of Corcoran, California, was found by ground searchers around 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning near Glacier Point. He was mildly dehydrated but otherwise okay. Hoggard was reported missing to park officials on Saturday afternoon when he did not return from a day hike. His truck was subsequently located at the Sentinel Dome/Taft [...]

Death Valley Current Conditions

Death Valley National Park Morning Report — Tuesday, September 18, 2007Weather Forecast Today — Sunny. High around 101. Light wind becoming south at 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.Tonight — Mostly clear. Low in the lower 70s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.Tomorrow — Sunny and mostly clear through the evening then becoming [...]

Bats - Masters of the Night Sept 29th at Snow Canyon SP Utah

Eighteen species of bats call Washington County home. They are creatures so sophisticated, so adapted to their environment, so elusive, and so misunderstood. Join Tom Haraden of Zion National Park and learn about their natural history and their importance to our ecosystem. Space is limited. Registration required. Saturday, September 29, 2007 6 to 7:30 p.m.Bats- [...]

Bizz Johnson Rails to Trails Activities and Events

Each year in the early Fall, visitors and residents flock to the Susanville Depot, 601 Richmond Rd,  for the Rails to Trails Festival. This is one of those events that will draw families and enthusiasts year after year so be prepared to get “hooked”.  Come prepared for weather changes and you will thoroughly enjoy yourselves!!Schedule [...]