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Exploring The Parks: The World War II Bomber At The Bottom Of Lake Mead

In 1948, a World War II-era bomber crashed into Lake Mead, the massive reservoir formed by Hoover Dam that straddles the Arizona-Nevada border. After several failed attempts to locate the plane, it was finally discovered in the early 2000s—still remarkably intact. As lake levels fall, will the draw to see the aircraft finish it off?

Western National Parks Association Adds New Board Members

Western National Parks Association, a Tucson-based nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, has announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. The board is the governing body of the organization, and members serve as ambassadors for WNPA, articulating its message, mission, and accomplishments to the public.