Cathedral Gorge State Park, June 2009

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Star Gazing Party at Fort Churchill State Park May 23

Posted by on May 14, 2009 in Featured article, State Parks | Comments Off SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.—Join Fort Churchill rangers and astronomers, Jay Lawson and Adam Kremers, for an evening of star gazing on May 23, 2009. The evening event will begin shortly after sunset in the parking lot just west of the Buckland Cemetery. Lawson, an amateur astronomer, will bring his 24-inch reflector tracking scope and Kremers, formerly of the Fleischmann Planetarium, will...
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Kershaw-Ryan Campground Opening March 30, 2009

Posted by on Mar 19, 2009 in Featured article, News, State Parks | Comments Off CALIENTE, Nev.— A new 15 unit campground at Kershaw-Ryan State Park will open Monday, March 30, 2009. The opening of the new facilities adds to the park’s many amenities, including potable water, shade armadas, tables and grills, flush toilets, coin operated showers and an RV dump station. One of the new camp sites is designed to accommodate those with disabilities. The camping fee...
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Public comment needed on winter boat ramp hours for Sand Harbor and Cave Rock

Posted by on Oct 6, 2008 in Conservation, News, State Parks | 1 comment INCLINE VILLAGE / STATELINE, Nev. — Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is requesting public comment for open boat ramp operating hours and days of the week, at both the Sand Harbor and Cave Rock launch facilities. Effective November 1, 2008, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is requiring that aquatic invasive species boat inspectors be present when boat ramps at Lake Tahoe are open. Quagga and...
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park update

Posted by on Mar 18, 2008 in News, State Parks | Comments Off Fossil House and campground closed until further notice, park fee waived BERLIN-ICHTHYOSAUR STATE PARK, Nev.—Heavier than normal snow accumulations have made some of the main attractions at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, such as the Ichthyosaur Fossil House and campground, inaccessible by vehicle. As a result, the campground will be closed and Fossil House tours will be canceled until...
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