by Community Reports/Events | Jul 12, 2021 | National Park Service, National Weather Service, News Releases, Public Safety
Death Valley is the hottest, driest, and lowest place in the country, but last Friday, July 9, it was really hot as it hit 130 degrees Fahrenheit for only the fifth time in its recorded history. On the following Saturday, July 10, it was 129.4 degrees, according to...
by News Staff | Jul 1, 2021 | Fire, General Misc. Stories, National Park Service, Press Release, Public Safety, United States Forest Service
It is no secret that there is an extended, severe drought in California. Thunderstorms have already started several wildfires started by lightning strikes and more are expected over the next several months. Given the seriousness of the situation, coupled with the fact...
by News Staff | Jun 24, 2021 | Fire, National Park Service, News Releases, Press Release
The initial investigation into the cause of the fire at Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley National Park has recently concluded. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) determined the fire began inside the Visitor Center. The investigation was...
by News Staff | Jun 16, 2021 | National Park Service, Press Release, United States Forest Service
The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service, provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, begins service on July 2. After the Reds Meadow Road opens on June 17, but before the shuttle starts running on July 2, expect parking to be very limited in the area. It is recommended...
by News Staff | Jun 7, 2021 | Federal government, National Park Service, News Releases, United States Forest Service
Mono Lake Kutzadika’a Tribe aboriginal lands According to U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte’s (R-Hesperia) office, last Tuesday, June 1, he reintroduced a bill, HR 3649, titled the Mono Lake Kutadika’a Paiute Tribal Recognition Act that would grant federal recognition to...
by News Staff | Jun 4, 2021 | Museums, National Park Service, News Releases
Exciting news! The Manzanar Visitor Center is OPEN! Their hours are: Open on Sunday and Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday Open on Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The exhibits in Block 14, which include the...
