Attention Birders: The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count Begins This Week
The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count begins this week. Here's a list of national parks hosting events.
- By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
A Receding Lake Mead Has A Serious Illegal Road Situation
Illegal road use is damaging parts of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. NPS funding is on the way to fix it.
- By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am
Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Reopen Popular Trails This Fall
Lake Mead National Recreation Area to reopen trails after brutal summer heat.
- By justin.housman - September 19th, 2024 3:00am
Grand Jury Indicts Two Men For Allegedly Toppling Rock Formations At Lake Mead
Four months after a blurry video captured two men toppling ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, a grand jury has indicted two Nevada men believed to be depicted in the video.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2024 4:44pm
Lake Mead NRA Final Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement Announced
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced the completion of a commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
- By Rebecca Latson - August 21st, 2024 3:00am
Government Wash At Lake Mead NRA Closing To Vehicle Access And Overnight Camping
Overuse of the Government Wash Area of Lake Mead National Recreation Area by visitors who have been staying indefinitely, and resulting damage to cultural resources, crime, and illegal road creation has prompted the National Park Service to close the area to vehicles and overnight campers.
Marina Fire Damages More Than A Dozen Boats At Lake Mead NRA
A marina fire early Sunday morning at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada destroyed or damaged about 15 boats according to the National Park Service.
- By Compiled From N... - June 9th, 2024 3:34pm
Struggling To Maintain Cultural Resources Against Climate Change Impacts
Wildfires, drought, sea level rise, more frequent and intense storms, and warming oceans are sometimes destroying and occasionally improving or allowing cultural resources to emerge at national park units.
- By Lori Sonken - April 28th, 2024 2:30am
National Park Service Seeks Help In Identifying Suspected Vandals At Lake Mead NRA
National Park Service authorities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking information that could be used to identify two men suspected of pushing over natural rock formations.
Operational Updates From Lake Mead National Recreation Area
This report informs the public and partners of Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada of safety concerns, scheduled maintenance, trail closures, concessioner information, and events that may impact the use of park resources over the next two weeks.
- By Compiled From N... - March 27th, 2024 2:30am
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