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Death Valley National Park
2006 News Release Archive
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.
 
 
November 14, 2006
Death Valley National Park to Chip-seal Beatty Cutoff Road - Temporary Delays Expected
For the next several days, 10 miles of the Beatty Cutoff Road will be under construction. 
 
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.

 

August 28, 2006
Death Valley National Park Volunteer Trail Crew Restores Telescope Peak Trail 
A Student Conservation Corps (SCA) crew of volunteer high school students finished a three-week project working on the Telescope Peak Trail.

The Mesquite Dunes in Death Valley National Park  

Did You Know?
In 1929, no rain was recorded in Death Valley, California. From 1931 through 1934, a 40 month period, only 0.64 inches of rain fell.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2008 at 13:36 EST