Upcoming Desert Institute Classes at Joshua Tree NP

Oct 20 Night Photography (NEW! ALMOST FULL!)Oct 20 and 28 Native American Pottery (NEW! ALMOST FULL!)Oct 21 Watercolor Painting in the ParkOct 21 Basic Desert SurvivalOct 27 and  28 Edible Plants of the Desert (ALMOST FULL!)The Desert Institute, the adult educational field program offered by the Joshua Tree National Park Association, presents outdoor adult weekend [...]

Land Stewards Wanted for Mojave Desert Land Trust

2007 Land Steward’s SchoolWhen: Saturday, October 27, arrive by 9 a.m.Sunday, October 28, finish by 4 p.m.Where: Black Rock Campground, Joshua Tree National ParkFire station is general meeting area and location of Saturday night Bar-B-QueField exercises will be in the surrounding areaOvernight: If you are coming from outside the area there are several options for [...]

County Museum to Conduct Research Within the Joshua Tree National Park

The Board of Supervisors voted on Sept. 25th to approve an agreement with the National Park Service for the San Bernardino County Museum to provide paleontological and geological services within the Joshua Tree National Park.“I am extremely proud of our Museum team. The benefits of the public service and knowledge the County Museum team offers [...]

Discounted Tickets Offered to Local Residents for Joshua Tree Music Festival until Oct. 17th

Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival Locals Discount Ticket info: Available at RICOCHET or COYOTE CORNER in JOSHUA TREE. Cash Only. Show Local ID, Provide email address. Limited number available. Offer valid til allotment runs out, or by WED, OCT 17.Sat. Only $30 (vs. $40 now, $45 gate)Sun. Only $20 (vs. $30 now, $35 gate)(camping not [...]

Fall Death Valley Century and Double Century Bike Rides Oct. 27th

Come Ride Death Valley by Moonlight! October 27, 2007 - Northern route to Scotty’s Castle, Ubehebe Crater, and Hell’s Gate.The 2007 Fall Death Valley Century and Double Century is dedicated to Deidre Rhinehart, 1963-2007. Click here to read her story.There is a 300 rider limit and it is SOLD OUT! Start/FinishThe Death Valley Century and [...]

JDRF Death Valley Ride to Cure Diabetes Oct. 20th

Registration for the Death Valley Ride is NOW OPEN. This ride will be limited to the first 300 riders who submit their registration form. The Ride to Cure Diabetes is a unique and exciting way to fight diabetes. Participants choose from one of five Ride locations and bike for their choice of distance (usually between [...]

Zion NP Free Firewood Permits for Lava Point Terminated Early

The last day for free firewood permits for the Lava Point area in Zion National Park was on Wednesday, October 10.  The park had hoped to have enough firewood available for the public through October 14, but demand was higher than expected and the supply of easily accessible wood is now exhausted.Most of the firewood [...]

47th Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival in Borrego Springs Oct. 26-28th

Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This is the largest event of the year - not to be missed. The event will feature a wonderful array of food, live entertainment, Arts and Crafts, a parade, KidZone, Classic Car Show and more!Join us in Borrego Springs for the traditional kick-off of the desert [...]

Mojave National Preserve Current Road and Trail Conditions

Updated Tuesday, October 9, 2007 — Due to storms on September 21, many of the paved roads have sand and rocks where they cross washes. For the following roads, 4-wheel drive and high-clearance is recommended:New York Mountain RoadCedar Canyon RoadIvanpah Road / Lanfair RoadWild Horse Canyon RoadIt is also recommended to use high-clearance vehicles on [...]

Mesa Verde NP Park Schedule Oct 14th - Nov. 10th

FACILITIES openChapin Mesa Archeological Museum: Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Spruce Tree Terrace: OpenFACILITIES closedMorefield Campground: Closed: Date to be determinedMorefield Ranger Station: ClosedFar View Visitor Center: ClosedFar View Terrace: Closed: Date to be determinedFar View Lodge: Closed: Date to be determinedCLIFF DWELLINGS openChapin MesaSpruce Tree House, Self-guided: Open self-guided 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Cliff [...]

Cartoons from Camp: A Special Exhibit at Manzanar NHS now through November 12

Most people don’t think of wartime internment camps as humorous. But former internee Jack Masuoka not only found humor in a dark situation, he also found a way to share his experiences by drawing cartoons. Masuoka’s historic cartoons, while depicting adverse conditions, find the light side of life in camp. Taken together they offer insight [...]

Current Boat Launch Ramp Conditions at Lake Mead

Overton BeachThe public launch ramp - SHALLOW LAUNCHING ONLY, ranger station, restrooms, fish cleaning station, and dump station remain open. The marina was relocated to Callville Bay and Temple Bar the first week of February. This action was necessary due to lowering water levels on Lake Mead. The long-term trailer village, dry boat storage, RV [...]

Great Basin NP Establishes the Darwin Lambert Artist-Writer in Residence Program

Deon and Trish Reynolds, noted Nevada photographers, are the first recipients of the Darwin Lambert Artist-Writer in Residence Program at Great Basin National Park. The writer-artist in residence program was created in honor of the late Darwin Lambert. As a proponent for the creation of Great Basin National Park and other parks, Lambert [...]

(Very) Young Naturalist Program at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Children ages 3 - 5, accompanied by an adult, are welcomed to visit Cheyenne Mountain State Park and on Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the Visitor Center for the Young Naturalist program.  All young naturalists must be prepared to hit the trails for engaging, hands-on, crawl around, get dirty opportunities to interact with [...]

Creatures of the Night Halloween Program Oct 26 at Cheyenne Mtn SP

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be offering a Halloween program, Creatures of the Night, on Oct. 26, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.   Learn about owls, bats, and many other spooky creatures of the night.  Come enjoy food, games and moonlight hikes in a safe environment.  Visitors are encouraged to wear their costumes at [...]

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Juan Bautista de Anza Days Oct. 20-21

October 20-21 - Juan Bautista de Anza Days — Anza Days is an annual cultural event focusing on the impact of Spain on the region via the exchange of ideas and goods. The highlight of the event is the arrival on Sunday of Juan Bautista de Anza and his soldados as they begin their trek [...]

BLM Offering Wild Horse Volunteer Training Session Oct 20th

Northern Sacramento Valley residents interested in learning about volunteer opportunities in the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program can attend a training course Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the BLM’s Redding Field Office, 355 Hemsted Dr.The focus of the session is to train volunteer compliance inspectors.  It [...]

Death Valley Current Conditions - Las Vegas Astronomical Society special presentations at Furnace Creek this Weekend

Death Valley National Park Morning Report — Friday, October 12, 2007Weather Forecast Today — Partly cloudy with light wind becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. High around 90.Tonight — Partly cloudy in the evening becoming mostly cloudy. 20% chance of rain showers. Low in the mid 60s.Tomorrow — Mostly sunny to partly [...]

Montezuma Canyon Rd. to Close for 6 Weeks Starting Oct. 15th

Montezuma Canyon Road (FR 61) will be closed for approximately six weeks, beginning October 15, 2007. Authorized vehicles will be allowed to use the road, but there will be no public access to Parker Canyon Lake through the Memorial.Extensive mudslides severely damaged Montezuma Canyon Road during the 1000 year flood of July/August 2006. [...]

Half Dome Cables Scheduled to Come Down for Season in Yosemite National Park

The cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are scheduled to be taken down on October 15, 2007, weather permitting.The cables extend approximately 300 yards up the steep shoulder to the 8,842-foot dome. They give access to the summit and to the unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley and the surrounding mountains of the Sierra [...]