nps.gov - City Of Rocks National Reserve - News Releases https://www.nps.gov/ciro News releases from City Of Rocks National Reserve. en-us City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification from the International Dark-Sky Association https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/darksky.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:00 EST City of Rocks Designated a Dark Sky Park https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/darksky.htm National Park Service acquires 105 acres of land adjacent to City of Rocks National Reserve https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/press-release-11-28-22.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:23:00 EST National Park Service purchases 105 acres in Graham Creek Canyon, expanding City of Rocks National Reserve. https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/press-release-11-28-22.htm National Park Service Acquires 22 Acres of Land within City of Rocks National Reserve https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/national-park-service-acquires-22-acres-of-land-within-city-of-rocks-national-reserve.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:49:00 EST The National Park Service announced the acquisition of approximately 22.20 acres of land within the City of Rocks National Reserve, known as CIRO Tract 102-12, the Gibson property. The property is located along the City of Rocks Backcountry Byway between Register Rock and Elephant Rock. The property includes the granite features known as the Dungeon, Crystal Cow, and Electric Avenue. https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/national-park-service-acquires-22-acres-of-land-within-city-of-rocks-national-reserve.htm General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/general-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment-2020.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:22:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) will release a revised General Management Plan (GMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for City of Rocks National Reserve on July 6, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/general-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment-2020.htm National Park Service seeking tips to aid ARPA investigation in City of Rocks National Reserve https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/ciro-vandalism-rfi.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:40:00 EST Special Agents with the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are investigating the vandalism and defacing of a historic landmark that occurred within City of Rocks National Reserve on or about April 21, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/ciro-vandalism-rfi.htm HIGHLINING IS PROHIBITED https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/news-release.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:37:00 EST Highlining is temporarily prohibited in City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park. https://www.nps.gov/ciro/learn/news/news-release.htm