https://www.nps.gov/depo News releases from Devils Postpile National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-seasonal-closure-oct-28-2024.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:16:00 EST Starting October 28, Devils Postpile National Monument will no longer offer public services during the 2024 season. No public programs, parking, water, or bathroom facilities will be available within the National Monument until road access is restored for the 2025 season. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-seasonal-closure-oct-28-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-opens-june-7.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:51:00 EST Inyo National Forest, Devils Postpile National Monument, and partner agencies managing the Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project are on target for the summer 2024 schedule starting Friday, June 7. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-opens-june-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-seasonal-closure-update-2023.htm Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:29:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument will be closed for the remainder of the season on Friday, October 27. There wil be no facilities, services, nor parking within the National Monument. No public programs, water, or bathroom facilities will be available. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-seasonal-closure-update-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-to-close-september-18.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 EST Inyo National Forest will close Reds Meadow Road via Closure Order on the Mammoth Ranger District this coming Monday morning, September 18 to prepare the road for construction. Contractors must take several steps before construction starts, including the removal of trees, blasting rock, and staking by surveyors. This closure comes ahead of the regular winter seasonal closure, which will be determined based on weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-to-close-september-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-area-update-2023.htm Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:25:00 EST Reds Meadow Road opened on Friday, July 21 to provide access to Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort, recreation sites and trailheads in the Reds Meadow Valley. Devils Postpile National Monument will open on Thursday, July 27.  https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-area-update-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-area-update.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:37:00 EST Reds Meadow Road will be opening this Friday June 17, providing public access to Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort and recreation sites, trailheads and campgrounds in the Reds Meadow Valley. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-area-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-announces-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-park-s-wastewater-treatment-system-replacement-project-ea.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:42:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument announces release of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Determination of Non-Impairment for the park’s Wastewater Treatment System Replacement Project EA.   https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-announces-finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-the-park-s-wastewater-treatment-system-replacement-project-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/rebecca-carr-wong-selected-as-site-manager-for-devils-postpile-national-monument.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:06:00 EST Yosemite National Park Superintendent Cicely Muldoon announces Rebecca Carr Wong has been selected as the Site Manager for Devils Postpile National Monument. As Site Manager, Wong will manage park operations for Devils Postpile National Monument and will serve on the Yosemite Leadership Team. She will assume her duties in mid October 2021. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/rebecca-carr-wong-selected-as-site-manager-for-devils-postpile-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-announces-release-of-the-wastewater-treatment-system-replacement-environmental-assessment-for-public-review.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:06:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument announces the release of the park's Wastewater Treatment System Replacement Environmental Assessment on Monday, June 7, 2021. This project will test percolation rates for and install a new leachfield, septic tanks, and associated piping for the wastewater system which serve the visitor center and administrative areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-announces-release-of-the-wastewater-treatment-system-replacement-environmental-assessment-for-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-to-open-civic-engagement-for-proposed-wastewater-project.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument will open civic engagement on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 for a proposed project that will improve the park's wastewater system. This project will test percolation rates for and install a new leach field, septic tanks, and associated piping for the wastewater system which serve the visitor center and administrative areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-to-open-civic-engagement-for-proposed-wastewater-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-opening-june-26.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:35:00 EST The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Road will open on Friday, June 26 for the 2020 season. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-opening-june-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/proposed-fare-increase-for-devils-postpile-reds-meadow-shuttle.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:16:00 EST Eastern Sierra Transit Authority is proposing fare increases on the Devils Postpile/Reds Meadow Shuttle service and Bridgeport - Carson City service. The comment period is March 30, 2020, to April 10, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/proposed-fare-increase-for-devils-postpile-reds-meadow-shuttle.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-plans-autumn-prescribed-fire.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:08:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument is planning to implement a prescribed fire project in the next several weeks. The 25 acre unit is located near the northwest boundary of the monument and will help to reduce hazardous accumulations of vegetation and fuels, reduce overall fire danger to firefighters and the public, build resilience to future catastrophic wildfires, and produce less smoke than severe wildfires. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-plans-autumn-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/preparing-for-winter-on-reds-meadow-road-and-devils-postpile-national-monument.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:00:00 EST The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument are planning for winter on the Reds Meadow Road. The road will close at the Minaret Vista for the season on Sunday, October 27 at sunset. Starting October 15, there is no overnight parking in the Reds Meadow Valley and the road is not plowed during or after winter storms. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/preparing-for-winter-on-reds-meadow-road-and-devils-postpile-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-civic-engagement-outreach-for-future-use-of-devils-postpile-campground.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:52:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is looking at different ways to increase recreational river access for fishing, easy walking and scenic picnicking along the river. As part of this effort, Devils Postpile National Monument will be conducting visitor and community outreach to explore future uses of the park’s 20-site campground. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-civic-engagement-outreach-for-future-use-of-devils-postpile-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/schedule-changes-for-reds-meadow-and-devils-postpile-shuttle-bus-services-coming-sooncopy-of-reds-meadow-that-includes-access-to-devils-postpile-will-open-on-july-4.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:38:00 EST Beginning Monday, September 9th, the mandatory Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) shuttle to Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile National Monument from the Adventure Center at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Valley will end its daily service and vehicles will be allowed to drive into the Valley (a fee is required at the Minaret Vista entrance station). A weekend intravalley shuttle will operate within Reds Meadow Valley from September 14 through October 13. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/schedule-changes-for-reds-meadow-and-devils-postpile-shuttle-bus-services-coming-sooncopy-of-reds-meadow-that-includes-access-to-devils-postpile-will-open-on-july-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-that-includes-access-to-devils-postpile-will-open-on-july-4.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:45:00 EST The past winter averaging 170% of normal snowpack, presented many operational challenges to opening. The mandatory shuttle bus operates daily from 7:30 am to 7 pm and departs from the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Adventure Center. Due to the winter storm impacts and infrastructure repair, no campgrounds are open in the Reds Meadow area at this time. The NPS Devils Postpile campground will remain closed for the season. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-that-includes-access-to-devils-postpile-will-open-on-july-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/2019-summer-closure-of-monument-campground.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:41:00 EST Due to operational challenges associated with winter storm impacts, Devils Postpile National Monument will not reopen its 20-site campground in 2019. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/2019-summer-closure-of-monument-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fonsi-complete.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the completion of the updated Fire Management Plan and FONSI https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fonsi-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fmp.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:53:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the availability of the Devils Postpile National Monument Fire Management Plan Update Environmental Assessment (EA) for a 30-day period of public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fmp.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/temporary-summer-closure-of-devils-postpile-national-monument-campground.htm Wed, 09 May 2018 05:46:00 EST In order to accommodate and plan for increasing day use visitation, Devils Postpile National Monument is announcing the temporary summer closure of its 20-site campground. There are seven U.S. Forest Service campgrounds in the immediate area that can accommodate several hundred campers a night. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/temporary-summer-closure-of-devils-postpile-national-monument-campground.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fire-management-plan-update.htm Thu, 28 Dec 2017 04:30:00 EST On January 8, 2018, Devils Postpile National Monument will initiate a public scoping process, in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act, as an initial step towards updating the park's 2005 Fire Management Plan (FMP). The purpose of the update is to address fire and fuels management, respond to declining forest health, protect natural and cultural resources, and reduce the risk of catastrophic fire. Scoping comments will be accepted through February 16, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fire-management-plan-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-seeks-public-input-on-draft-accessibility-self-evaluation-and-transition-plan.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2017 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service has prepared a draft report that provides recommendations to improve the accessibility at Devils Postpile National Monument. As part of the planning process, the National Park Service is seeking public comment on the draft plan. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-seeks-public-input-on-draft-accessibility-self-evaluation-and-transition-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-update-for-2017.htm Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:05:00 EST In order to complete needed repairs on the trail to the base of Rainbow Falls and address winter storm damage, the monument campground will be closed in 2017. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-update-for-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/rainbow-falls-stairs-closed.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:46:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument Superintendent Deanna Dulen announces the trail to base of Rainbow Falls is temporarily closed in order to complete needed trail work on the popular route to the base of the waterfall. The trail to the top of Rainbow Falls remains open, and visitors have access to the two viewpoints of the waterfall. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/rainbow-falls-stairs-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-open-2016.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:21:00 EST The Reds Meadow Road will open on Saturday, June 18th at 7:00 am. With a snow pack closer to average conditions, the seasonal opening date for 2016 is closer to an average opening date. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-open-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/state-of-the-park-report.htm Thu, 26 May 2016 12:11:00 EST As part of the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial Celebration, several goals were envisioned including conducting a comprehensive assessment of the condition of park values in a State of the Park report was a top priority. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/state-of-the-park-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/prescribed-burn-2015.htm Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:26:00 EST Inyo National Forest (INF) and Devils Postpile National Monument (DEPO) will begin preparations for an interagency prescribed fire on 158 acres in the Reds Meadow Valley, Madera County, CA. The project is located east of the Devils Postpile Ranger Station and west of the Sotcher Lake Day Use Site. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/prescribed-burn-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-to-open-may-22nd.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 11:38:00 EST Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile Road to Open May 22nd https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-to-open-may-22nd.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devilspostpilegmp.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:07:00 EST National Park Service Completes General Management Plan for Devils Postpile National Monument https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devilspostpilegmp.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-proposes-campground-fee-increase.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:13:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument proposes campground fee increase. Thirty day comment period open until December 3, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-proposes-campground-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/night-skies-at-the-minaret-vista.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:37:00 EST Join Devils Postpile rangers for a special Labor Day weekend astronomy program! Program starts at 9 pm, Sunday August, 31, at the Minaret Vista Overlook. Dress warm (jackets, blankets) and leave your head lamp at home! https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/night-skies-at-the-minaret-vista.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/stopping-the-road-presentation.htm Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:05:00 EST Join champions of the Sierra wilderness as they share their stories about stopping the trans-Sierra highway that threatened our pristine surroundings. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/stopping-the-road-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/depo-unmanned-aircraft.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:44:00 EST Devils Postpile Compendium Updated with NPS Policy on Unmanned Aircraft https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/depo-unmanned-aircraft.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-draft-general-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:27:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment, ready for public review https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-draft-general-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/night-sky-program-at-minaret-vista.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:06:00 EST Join Devils Postpile rangers for an evening of night sky exploration. Sundays, 9 pm at Minaret Vista Overlook July 27, August 10 (Perseid meteor shower), August 24 https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/night-sky-program-at-minaret-vista.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/passing-of-former-ranger.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2014 06:15:00 EST Devils Postpile Mourns the Passing and Celebrates the Life of former Park Manager Wymond Eckhardt. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/passing-of-former-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/pile-burning-complete.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:56:00 EST Between February 18-20, Inyo National Forest fire crews completed burning piles in Devils Postpile. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/pile-burning-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/public-notification-of-lead-impacted-surface-soils.htm Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:14:00 EST The National Park Service would like to notify the public of the environmental work in the immediate vicinity of the potable water tank at Devils Postpile National Monument (DEPO) in Madera County, California. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/public-notification-of-lead-impacted-surface-soils.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-reopens-to-visitors.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:31:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument re-opens to visitors today. Visitors can access public areas and roads immediately while facilities and other public services are brought back online. Devils Postpile National Monument has been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-national-monument-reopens-to-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/national-park-service-launches-new-education-portal.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:32:00 EST Teachers in Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra have a new tool to help them engage their students in classroom and place-based learning. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/national-park-service-launches-new-education-portal.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/public-notification-of-lead-impacted-surface-soils-project.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2013 06:04:00 EST The National Park Service would like to notify the public of the of environmental work in the immediate vicinity of the potable water tank at Devils Postpile National Monument (DEPO) in Madera County, California. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/public-notification-of-lead-impacted-surface-soils-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/temporary-road-closure-at-devils-postpile-national-monument.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:30:00 EST A road widening project will cause a temporary closure of the Devils Postpile access road from 8:30 p.m. on June 9 through Thursday June 13 at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/temporary-road-closure-at-devils-postpile-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/shuttle-service-provides-new-opportunities-for-commercial-tours-and-visitors-in-the-reds-meadow-valley.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:00 EST Shuttle Service Provides New Opportunities for Commercial Tours and Visitors in the Reds Meadow Valley https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/shuttle-service-provides-new-opportunities-for-commercial-tours-and-visitors-in-the-reds-meadow-valley.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-plowing-to-begin-early.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:11:00 EST High temperatures combined with a light snowpack will allow for an early start to plowing area roads this spring. Cal Trans will begin plowing to the Minaret Vista at the end of April. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/reds-meadow-road-plowing-to-begin-early.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fuels-reduction-work-in-devils-postpile-national-monument-to-begin.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:11:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument will begin mechanical fuels treatment to approximately 10-30 acres within its boundaries on September 10, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/fuels-reduction-work-in-devils-postpile-national-monument-to-begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/new-trail-connects-backcountry-users-safely-to-trailhead.htm Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:10:00 EST Backpackers now have a much safer way to get from the overnight hiker parking lot just outside of Devils Postpile National Monument to the Devils Postpile trailhead, which accesses the John Muir and Pacific Crest trails as well as many wilderness destinations on the Inyo National Forest. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/new-trail-connects-backcountry-users-safely-to-trailhead.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/work-to-begin-for-reds-meadow-valley-wind-fallen-tree-removal-project.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:50:00 EST Work to begin for Reds Meadow Valley wind-fallen tree removal project on the Inyo National Forest. This work will be in areas surrounding monument boundaries. Mechanical fuel reduction within monument boundaries will begin on September 9, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/work-to-begin-for-reds-meadow-valley-wind-fallen-tree-removal-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/tree-removal-ceremony-to-be-held-for-road-opener.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:19:00 EST The Forest Service, Park Service, Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and many other partners who have contributed to clean-up and repair efforts will hold a ceremony at the top of the Reds Meadow Valley Road to celebrate the safe and successful opening of the road and area recreation destinations. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/tree-removal-ceremony-to-be-held-for-road-opener.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/pre-holiday-opening-of-the-reds-meadow-road-anticipated.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:27:00 EST The US Forest Service has not yet set an opening date for the Reds Meadow Road but is optimistic that all necessary repairs and cleanup will be completed before the 4th of July holiday. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/pre-holiday-opening-of-the-reds-meadow-road-anticipated.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/meteorologist-to-present-about-blowdown-event.htm Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:28:00 EST Devils Postpile National Monument and the Inyo National Forest are pleased to host National Weather Service meteorologist Rhett Milne for a presentation on June 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mammoth Welcome Center Auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/meteorologist-to-present-about-blowdown-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/road-length-restriction-announced.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:22:00 EST In order to improve public safety and address concerns related to previous accidents and near misses on the Devils Postpile access road, Devils Postpile National Monument will be enforcing a limit of 37 feet for all vehicles or vehicle combinations (truck and trailer) on the access road. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/road-length-restriction-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/clearing-of-the-reds-meadow-devils-postpile-road-has-begun.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:18:00 EST Crews have begun the process of clearing snow, hazard trees, and other debris from the Reds Meadow Road and surrounding hillsides. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/clearing-of-the-reds-meadow-devils-postpile-road-has-begun.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-and-the-economy.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:26:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that nearly 100,000 visitors in 2010 spent $2,835,000 in Devils Postpile National Monument and in communities near the park. That spending supported 41 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-and-the-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/update-on-the-reds-meadow-storm-damage.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:21:00 EST Updates on the status and conditions of trails and facillities in Devils Postpile and the Reds Meadow Valley have been released. Courtesy of the Inyo National Forest. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/update-on-the-reds-meadow-storm-damage.htm https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/major-wind-event-causes-widespread-damage.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:25:00 EST Preliminary damage reports are coming in from a November 30 windstorm that caused significant damage to trails, roads, and facilities within Devils Postpile National Monument and the surrounding Reds Meadow Valley. Winter visitors to the area should use extreme caution. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/major-wind-event-causes-widespread-damage.htm