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Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations

Flash flooding at Havasupai Reservation led to evacuations and one hiker missing, prompting extensive search efforts by local authorities.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Just Revamped an 8-mile Trail That Leads to Its Tallest Waterfall

The Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened after a three-year renovation, enhancing safety and access for hikers.

Hiker Is Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park has experienced six deaths this month, emphasizing the dangers of hiking in extreme climates.

Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations

Flash flooding at Havasupai Reservation led to evacuations and one hiker missing, prompting extensive search efforts by local authorities.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Just Revamped an 8-mile Trail That Leads to Its Tallest Waterfall

The Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened after a three-year renovation, enhancing safety and access for hikers.

Hiker Is Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park has experienced six deaths this month, emphasizing the dangers of hiking in extreme climates.
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Invasive bees shut down major Joshua Tree campground

Increased bee activity related to high temperatures prompted the closure of a campground in Joshua Tree National Park.

It's About to Get More Expensive to Visit Joshua Tree National Park - Here's What It'll Cost

Joshua Tree National Park will raise reservation fees starting December 1, with general admission price increasing to $20.

Invasive bees shut down major Joshua Tree campground

Increased bee activity related to high temperatures prompted the closure of a campground in Joshua Tree National Park.

It's About to Get More Expensive to Visit Joshua Tree National Park - Here's What It'll Cost

Joshua Tree National Park will raise reservation fees starting December 1, with general admission price increasing to $20.
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Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 18 status

Prescribed fire is an effective wildfire prevention method to reduce risks of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on Nov. 12

The Whiskeytoen Admin Piles prescribed burn aims to prevent future wildfires through controlled methods on federal land in Shasta County.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 18 status

Prescribed fire is an effective wildfire prevention method to reduce risks of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on Nov. 12

The Whiskeytoen Admin Piles prescribed burn aims to prevent future wildfires through controlled methods on federal land in Shasta County.
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Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 17 status

Prescribed fires like Whiskeytown Admin Piles are vital for wildfire risk management.
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire, Cedar Grove Site 62, was reported in Fresno County, California, with an unknown cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 30

A new wildfire named Beach was reported in Mariposa County, California, with no current containment or identified cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 16

A new wildfire named the Lower River Fire has started in California's Mariposa County, with its cause still unknown.

Breaking: Ramirez Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 11

The Ramirez Fire in Los Angeles County remains a concern with an unknown containment status and cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Sep. 4

A new wildfire called Fletcher has started in Mariposa County, California, burning one acre of federal land.

Echo Fire - started Aug. 3

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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire, Cedar Grove Site 62, was reported in Fresno County, California, with an unknown cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 30

A new wildfire named Beach was reported in Mariposa County, California, with no current containment or identified cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 16

A new wildfire named the Lower River Fire has started in California's Mariposa County, with its cause still unknown.

Breaking: Ramirez Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 11

The Ramirez Fire in Los Angeles County remains a concern with an unknown containment status and cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Sep. 4

A new wildfire called Fletcher has started in Mariposa County, California, burning one acre of federal land.

Echo Fire - started Aug. 3

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City wins lease renewal for Floyd Bennett Field to extend migrant shelter

The lease extension at Floyd Bennett Field reflects ongoing efforts to shelter migrants amid New York's emergency declarations.

Yosemite's Wawona Hotel, age 168, will close indefinitely for 'intensive' checkup

Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park is closing indefinitely for assessments, following earlier fire-related closure.
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Why multiple vehicles are getting 'burned to the ground' in Death Valley

Vehicle fires, particularly from overheated brakes, are increasing in Death Valley, with six incidents reported this year, including a recent soft drink truck fire.

Eleven burros found dead near spring in Death Valley. Rangers may now know why

A harmful algae bloom in Death Valley caused the deaths of 11 wild burros, prompting concerns about water safety and wildlife management.

Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say

A historic Death Valley tower toppled as a driver used it to free their stuck vehicle, causing damage to the National Register-listed structure.

Why multiple vehicles are getting 'burned to the ground' in Death Valley

Vehicle fires, particularly from overheated brakes, are increasing in Death Valley, with six incidents reported this year, including a recent soft drink truck fire.

Eleven burros found dead near spring in Death Valley. Rangers may now know why

A harmful algae bloom in Death Valley caused the deaths of 11 wild burros, prompting concerns about water safety and wildlife management.

Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say

A historic Death Valley tower toppled as a driver used it to free their stuck vehicle, causing damage to the National Register-listed structure.
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Gilded Age grotto mural restored in the nick of time

The Miami grotto mural by Chanler is set for restoration due to a National Park Service grant, preserving a significant piece of art history.

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Vizcaya's delicate mural is deteriorating due to environmental factors, but conservation efforts are underway supported by significant funding.

Gilded Age grotto mural restored in the nick of time

The Miami grotto mural by Chanler is set for restoration due to a National Park Service grant, preserving a significant piece of art history.

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Vizcaya's delicate mural is deteriorating due to environmental factors, but conservation efforts are underway supported by significant funding.
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Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here's How to Stay Safe.

Hiker safety is a growing concern at Grand Canyon due to an increase in fatalities this summer.

Water shortage disrupts overnight stays at Grand Canyon hotels before Labor Day weekend

Significant pipeline leaks at the Grand Canyon are disrupting hotel accommodations and prompting urgent water conservation efforts among residents and visitors.

Solo backpacker, 60, found dead near rugged and remote Grand Canyon trail

A solo backpacker was found dead in Grand Canyon, highlighting dangers of remote hiking, with 14 fatalities at the park this year.

Missing woman's body found days after Colorado River flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

Chenoa Nickerson, missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, was found deceased in the Colorado River after a comprehensive search effort.

Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here's How to Stay Safe.

Hiker safety is a growing concern at Grand Canyon due to an increase in fatalities this summer.

Water shortage disrupts overnight stays at Grand Canyon hotels before Labor Day weekend

Significant pipeline leaks at the Grand Canyon are disrupting hotel accommodations and prompting urgent water conservation efforts among residents and visitors.

Solo backpacker, 60, found dead near rugged and remote Grand Canyon trail

A solo backpacker was found dead in Grand Canyon, highlighting dangers of remote hiking, with 14 fatalities at the park this year.

Missing woman's body found days after Colorado River flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

Chenoa Nickerson, missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, was found deceased in the Colorado River after a comprehensive search effort.
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Yellowstone National Park Warns Visitors to Keep Their Distance from Elk During Upcoming Mating Season

Visitors should exercise caution around bull elk during mating season due to their unpredictable aggression.
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National Park Service cracks down on Pride leaving LGBTQ+ rangers feeling betrayed

National Park Service bans uniformed participation in Pride events.

Projections light up Floyd Bennett Field at inaugural arts festival * Brooklyn Paper

Revitalization project at Floyd Bennett Field features arts festival showcasing artists and the future of the park.

NPS allocates $25k to highlight Hotel Chelsea's LGBTQ legacy on Register of Historic Places

The federal government is providing a $25,000 grant to the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project to highlight Hotel Chelsea's LGBTQ history.
The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project aims to amend the National Register of Historic Places designation of Hotel Chelsea to include its LGBTQ history.

The National Park Service will only take plastic at its parks. Three visitors are suing to use cash

National Park Service sued over cashless policy
Justification of cashless policy by National Park Service

Northern California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods

Yurok Tribe reclaiming land for cultural preservation and tourism
Historic agreement with National Park Service for tribal land management

Sea creature claims parking space in beach lot, California photo shows

Elephant seal found parking in California beachside parking lot.
Park advises drivers to watch out for seals and practice safe driving in parking lots.

Catfight breaks out over bid to boot strays from historic Puerto Rican capital

The National Park Service plans to remove stray cats roaming Puerto Rico's historic capital, drawing controversy from cat lovers.
The cats are considered a national treasure and unique to San Juan.
The park service sees the cats as a nuisance and inconsistent with the cultural landscape.

Photos: Snowmelt and swollen Merced River forcing Yosemite to close in anticipation of flooding

The National Park Service is closing most of Yosemite Valley, as the Merced River is expected to reach flood levels Thursday night.The closure starts at 10 a.m.Friday, the park service said Tuesday.The closed area stretches east of the El Capitan Crossover and includes Yosemite Village, Curry Village, the Ahwahnee, Mist Trail to the south and Mirror Lake to the northeast.
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Lake Mead Remains Belong to Man Who Drowned in the '70s, Authorities Say

Skeletal remains found at Lake Mead last fall have been identified as those of a North Las Vegas man who drowned nearly 50 years ago, Nevada officials said.Stacey Welling, a spokeswoman for Clark County, said on Wednesday that the man had been identified as Donald P. Smith, 39, of North Las Vegas.Mr. Smith's death was ruled accidental from drowning, the authorities said.

Forbidden Peak Bloom: Remembering the 2020 Cherry Blossoms - Washingtonian

Peak bloom occurred on March 20, 2020, a week after the coronavirus pandemic caused normal life in Washington to jolt to a halt.Despite pleas from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and local health officials, people nonetheless spent the previous weekend crowding into bars and restaurants.Bowser closed nightclubs and announced restrictions on bar seating that Sunday.

Yosemite's blazing Firefall': You'll need reservations for certain dates in February

Editor's Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter.Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.Sun and water can cooperate to make a visit to Yosemite National Park in California potentially extra special.

Biden Moves to End Doughnut Lures and Other Bear Hunting Tactics in Alaska

WASHINGTON The National Park Service is moving to prohibit hunters on some public lands in Alaska from baiting black bears with doughnuts and using spotlights to shoot hibernating bears and cubs in their dens, techniques allowed by the Trump administration but considered inhumane by conservationists.

Lake Mead Remains Belong to Man Who Drowned in the '70s, Authorities Say

Skeletal remains found at Lake Mead last fall have been identified as those of a North Las Vegas man who drowned nearly 50 years ago, Nevada officials said.Stacey Welling, a spokeswoman for Clark County, said on Wednesday that the man had been identified as Donald P. Smith, 39, of North Las Vegas.Mr. Smith's death was ruled accidental from drowning, the authorities said.

Forbidden Peak Bloom: Remembering the 2020 Cherry Blossoms - Washingtonian

Peak bloom occurred on March 20, 2020, a week after the coronavirus pandemic caused normal life in Washington to jolt to a halt.Despite pleas from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and local health officials, people nonetheless spent the previous weekend crowding into bars and restaurants.Bowser closed nightclubs and announced restrictions on bar seating that Sunday.

Yosemite's blazing Firefall': You'll need reservations for certain dates in February

Editor's Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter.Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.Sun and water can cooperate to make a visit to Yosemite National Park in California potentially extra special.

Biden Moves to End Doughnut Lures and Other Bear Hunting Tactics in Alaska

WASHINGTON The National Park Service is moving to prohibit hunters on some public lands in Alaska from baiting black bears with doughnuts and using spotlights to shoot hibernating bears and cubs in their dens, techniques allowed by the Trump administration but considered inhumane by conservationists.
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PHOTOS: Cherry Blossom Dreams Turned Into a Traffic Nightmare Over the Weekend - Washingtonian

What many hoped would be a perfect weekend filled with blooming cherry blossoms and sunny weather quickly turned into a traffic nightmare on Saturday and Sunday.Thousands of unlucky drivers who ventured out spent hours in traffic as people flocked to the Tidal Basin in hopes of catching a glimpse of the pink flowers.

Trucker Convoys Began to Fail Their Way Around DC One Year Ago - Washingtonian

On March 1, 2022, about 20 people showed up for a rally on the Washington Monument grounds meant to register support for a US version of the trucker convoy that paralyzed Ottawa the previous winter.The convoys were nominally a protest against the District of Columbia's anti-Covid measures, but the mask mandate had ended by the time organizer Kyle Sefcik set up his rally, leaving the convoys a protest in search of a motivation.

Famed mountain lion P-22 laid to rest in private tribal ceremony

P-22, the mountain lion who prowled Griffith Park for more than a decade, was buried Saturday in an intimate tribal ceremony in the Santa Monica Mountains.Members of four local tribes led the ceremony to honor the beloved puma, a symbol of the wilderness still present in Southern California.A small group of officials from organizations that had studied and championed P-22, including the National Park Service and the National Wildlife Federation, also attended.

Are the conditions ripe for a 'superbloom' in rain-soaked California? Here's what experts say

Is a superbloom on the horizon?It all depends on the weather.Californians endured a record-breaking rainy season earlier this year and the conditions certainly seem ripe for wildflowers to bloom in the next several weeks from the state's water-soaked soil.But experts say it's no guarantee of a superbloom.

A Brief History of Spying With Balloons

A Chinese balloon seen hovering over Montana this week has been described as an intelligence-gathering airship by the Pentagon and a stray civilian research airship by China.Whatever its intended use, the balloon offers a reminder of how for more than a century, governments have used balloons for surveillance and observation, most often during times of war.

Celebration of life for P-22 set for Feb. 4 in Griffith Park

L.A.'s beloved P-22, the legendary mountain lion that roamed the Hollywood Hills for more than a decade, amassing a celebrity-worthy following and inspiring a campaign to save Southern California's threatened pumas, will be remembered at a Feb. 4 memorial in Griffith Park.P-22 died Dec. 17 after officials "compassionately euthanized" the cougar, finding the big cat had severe health issues and injuries.

PHOTOS: Cherry Blossom Dreams Turned Into a Traffic Nightmare Over the Weekend - Washingtonian

What many hoped would be a perfect weekend filled with blooming cherry blossoms and sunny weather quickly turned into a traffic nightmare on Saturday and Sunday.Thousands of unlucky drivers who ventured out spent hours in traffic as people flocked to the Tidal Basin in hopes of catching a glimpse of the pink flowers.

Trucker Convoys Began to Fail Their Way Around DC One Year Ago - Washingtonian

On March 1, 2022, about 20 people showed up for a rally on the Washington Monument grounds meant to register support for a US version of the trucker convoy that paralyzed Ottawa the previous winter.The convoys were nominally a protest against the District of Columbia's anti-Covid measures, but the mask mandate had ended by the time organizer Kyle Sefcik set up his rally, leaving the convoys a protest in search of a motivation.

Famed mountain lion P-22 laid to rest in private tribal ceremony

P-22, the mountain lion who prowled Griffith Park for more than a decade, was buried Saturday in an intimate tribal ceremony in the Santa Monica Mountains.Members of four local tribes led the ceremony to honor the beloved puma, a symbol of the wilderness still present in Southern California.A small group of officials from organizations that had studied and championed P-22, including the National Park Service and the National Wildlife Federation, also attended.

Are the conditions ripe for a 'superbloom' in rain-soaked California? Here's what experts say

Is a superbloom on the horizon?It all depends on the weather.Californians endured a record-breaking rainy season earlier this year and the conditions certainly seem ripe for wildflowers to bloom in the next several weeks from the state's water-soaked soil.But experts say it's no guarantee of a superbloom.

A Brief History of Spying With Balloons

A Chinese balloon seen hovering over Montana this week has been described as an intelligence-gathering airship by the Pentagon and a stray civilian research airship by China.Whatever its intended use, the balloon offers a reminder of how for more than a century, governments have used balloons for surveillance and observation, most often during times of war.

Celebration of life for P-22 set for Feb. 4 in Griffith Park

L.A.'s beloved P-22, the legendary mountain lion that roamed the Hollywood Hills for more than a decade, amassing a celebrity-worthy following and inspiring a campaign to save Southern California's threatened pumas, will be remembered at a Feb. 4 memorial in Griffith Park.P-22 died Dec. 17 after officials "compassionately euthanized" the cougar, finding the big cat had severe health issues and injuries.
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Weekend Cherry Blossom Update: Some Blooms at the Tidal Basin

Plus: Weeping cherry trees are currently blooming.Peak bloom is predicted for next week, but some cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are already blossoming.According to NPS spokesperson Mike Litterst, those trees account for less than 25 percent of the Tidal Basin's cherry blossoms.Still, there are some clusters of pink petals around the loop.
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Mosquito Season is Coming-Get Rid of Stagnant Water!

It may be frosty now, but mosquito season is just around the corner.The season starts in April with warmer weather, but some residents are already worried about the critters.Santiago Lakatos, an advisory neighborhood commissioner in DC, shared on Twitter his communication with the National Park Service about a pool of stagnant water in a fountain at Malcolm X Park.

Everything you need to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival

The third-warmest winter on record has led to changes at the National Cherry Blossom Festival.Festival events wereinitiallyscheduled to begin March 20.Then the National Park Service projected that peak bloom - the period when 70 percent of the Japanese cherry trees around the Tidal Basin will be at their pinkest, fluffiest and most photogenic - will occur between March 22 and 25, with trees beginning to blossom before those dates.

Mosquito Season is Coming-Get Rid of Stagnant Water!

It may be frosty now, but mosquito season is just around the corner.The season starts in April with warmer weather, but some residents are already worried about the critters.Santiago Lakatos, an advisory neighborhood commissioner in DC, shared on Twitter his communication with the National Park Service about a pool of stagnant water in a fountain at Malcolm X Park.

Everything you need to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival

The third-warmest winter on record has led to changes at the National Cherry Blossom Festival.Festival events wereinitiallyscheduled to begin March 20.Then the National Park Service projected that peak bloom - the period when 70 percent of the Japanese cherry trees around the Tidal Basin will be at their pinkest, fluffiest and most photogenic - will occur between March 22 and 25, with trees beginning to blossom before those dates.
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There's a Michelin-Pedigreed Cafe Coming to a High-Profile Corner in Jackson Square

On the heels of announcing plans to temporarily close their three-Michelin-star restaurant Quince, prominent San Francisco restaurateurs Michael and Lindsay Tusk are reportedly planning to expand their empire with a new cafe.The San Francisco Business Times reports the couple, who also owns and operates the more casual restaurant Cotogna, will take over the space at 596 Pacific Avenue, at the high-profile intersection where Pacific and Kearny meet Columbus Avenue.

Washington Will Get a New Museum Under the Lincoln Memorial - Washingtonian

The National Park Service will build an immersive museum below the Lincoln Memorial that it expects will open in 2026-the 250th anniversary of US independence.The Park Service announced on Presidents Day that it has awarded a contract for the work, which it expects will cost around $69 million.The new exhibition space will be carved out of the memorial's undercroft, a massive space that supports the memorial on land that was drained and filled toward the beginning of the 20th century.
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Climate Change Is Giving DC's Cherry Blossom Trees Sunburn

Climate change is affecting the way caretakers from the National Park Service tend to the Tidal Basin's cherry blossom trees.Warm weather and rising sea levels have been causing peak bloom, when 70 percent of the blossoms are open, to occur earlier.This January was DC's third warmest in the last 73 years, and this season's peak bloom is estimated to happen between March 22 and 25.

The Cherry Blossom Princess Tradition, Explained

Wednesday's peak bloom announcement kicked off the start of cherry blossom season: The Tidal Basin will reach peak bloom from March 22 to 25, according to the National Park Service.Longtime Washingtonians know the drill: Blossom-themed specials are already popping up at restaurants and hotels all over town, and the Tidal Basin will soon be crammed with eager photographers.

Climate Change Is Giving DC's Cherry Blossom Trees Sunburn

Climate change is affecting the way caretakers from the National Park Service tend to the Tidal Basin's cherry blossom trees.Warm weather and rising sea levels have been causing peak bloom, when 70 percent of the blossoms are open, to occur earlier.This January was DC's third warmest in the last 73 years, and this season's peak bloom is estimated to happen between March 22 and 25.

The Cherry Blossom Princess Tradition, Explained

Wednesday's peak bloom announcement kicked off the start of cherry blossom season: The Tidal Basin will reach peak bloom from March 22 to 25, according to the National Park Service.Longtime Washingtonians know the drill: Blossom-themed specials are already popping up at restaurants and hotels all over town, and the Tidal Basin will soon be crammed with eager photographers.
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Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Is Predicted for March 22-25

The cherry blossoms surrounding the Tidal Basin will reach peak bloom from March 22 to 25, 2023, the National Park Service announced Wednesday at a National Cherry Blossom Festival press conference.Peak bloom refers to the time period in which 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms, the most populous variety around the Tidal Basin, open their petals.

Good Morning, News: Living Room Theaters Staff Vote for Independent Union, Actual Consequences for Proud Boy Brawler, and a Big Defamation Lawsuit Hits Fox News

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good Morning, Portland!They try to tell us there's a winter weather advisory / But we're too Portland to really anticipate snow.

5 Apps To Help You Score The Family Campground Of Your Dreams

If you're interested in booking a campsite for this spring or summer, now's the time to start making your reservations.Sites book up lighting fast these days and there are only so many places to look.Luckily, thanks to the Airbnb-ification of, well, everything, there's a fleet of apps that make it easier to book a campground, cabin, RV, treehouse, or pretty much any sort of outdoor accommodation you can think of (yep, that includes yurts).

Mountain lion P-81 probably was killed by a vehicle on PCH, officials say

Mountain lion P-81 was probably struck and killed by a car Sunday on Pacific Coast Highway, the National Park Service announced.The 4-year-old male cougar 's remains were collected on PCH near Las Posas Road in Ventura County.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will perform a necropsy to confirm the cause of death.

Body of Lakewood woman discovered in Joshua Tree National Park

A 58-year-old hiker from Lakewood fell to her death in Joshua Tree National Park and was discovered in a remote area, according to authorities.The body of Anna Nuno was found Saturday by park rangers in Rattlesnake Canyon in the Indian Cove district of the park.Nuno suffered a fatal head injury from the fall, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the National Park Service.
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