Bike challenge hits eastern Nevada state parks in October

Posted by on Jul 26, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off CALIENTE, Nev. – A bicycle challenge is coming to eastern Nevada October 8 and will take cyclists through some of the most diverse landscapes, towns and state parks in eastern Nevada during the first-annual State Parks Century Ride. Riders can participate in one of three rides: The 103-mile Extreme starts at Kershaw-Ryan State Park and takes peddlers through the towns of Caliente and Pioche...
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Western Nevada fire restrictions begin

Posted by on Jul 26, 2011 in Forestry, News, State Parks | Comments Off Seasonal drying conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and a number of  human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office and the Nevada Division of Forestry’s Sierra Forest Fire Protection District to announce the implementation of fire restrictions on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 12:01 a.m., and lasting until further notice. Vegetation in...
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Presentations on the Emigrant Trail at Mormon Station State Historic Park July 23

Posted by on Jul 19, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off GENOA, Nev. – Nevada State Parks invites the public to enjoy a day of free presentations on the Emigrant Trail at Mormon Station State Historic Park Saturday, July 23, 2011.  The outdoor presentations will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 5 p.m.  Each presentation will be approximately 45 minutes with time for questions afterwards.  Visitors are asked to bring lawn chairs and a beverage. ...
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State Forester issues fire-danger warning for Nevada

Posted by on Jul 8, 2011 in Forestry, News | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada State Forester and Fire Warden, Pete Anderson, issued a warning today about fire danger throughout Nevada. Western Nevada has experienced numerous wildfire ignitions over the past few weeks posing an increasing danger to the public as vegetation continues to dry. “Wildfire prevention is an individual responsibility and maintaining wildfire awareness is critical...
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An evening with bats at Washoe Lake State Park Saturday, July 16

Posted by on Jul 7, 2011 in News, State Parks | Comments Off CARSON CITY, Nev. – Bats are some of the most misunderstood animals. Join park volunteer and bat expert, Brian Buttazoni, for this informative evening program “The World of Bats.” Learn about what bats eat, where they live, how they are beneficial to humans and how to observe them. WHAT: An evening with bats WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. WHERE: The hang-gliding...
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