December 5, 2006 New Interagency Pass Program
Starting January 7th of 2007, a new interagency recreation pass system will replace the National Parks Pass, Golden Eagle, Golden Age and Golden Access Passports.
October 27, 2006 Due to a failure of the gas storage tank, there is no gasoline available at Scotty's Castle. A contractor repair is necessary. Visitors are advised to fill up prior to visiting the Castle. The nearest stations are at Stovepipe Wells (45 miles), Furnace Creek (53 miles), Beatty, Nevada (60 miles) and Tonopah, Nevada (80 miles).
September 8, 2006 Flooding damages and closes park roads. On the evening of Thursday September 7th, a powerful thunderstorm system brought flooding to the Cow Creek, Furnace Creek and Badwater areas. Several park roads were severely damaged and the Badwater Road has been closed until cleanup can be completed in a few days.
August 29, 2006 The Titus Canyon Road is now Open. The road has been closed to vehicle traffic since January of 2006 when flooding and rock falls severely damaged several sections.