https://www.nps.gov/grba News releases from Great Basin National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2026-04-20-lehman-caves-tours-resume.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:28:00 EST Public tours of Great Basin National Park's Lehman Caves will resume on Friday, May 22, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2026-04-20-lehman-caves-tours-resume.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2026-02-19-pile-burns.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:44:00 EST Beginning today through March 1, Great Basin National Park is planning to burn 23 acres of piled fuels, part of the park’s ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire and restore natural ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2026-02-19-pile-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2026-01-15-artist-in-residence.htm Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:37:00 EST Great Basin National Park is pleased to announce the selections for the park's four 2026 Artists in Residence. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2026-01-15-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-12-01-concessions-contract-solicitation.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:00:00 EST Great Basin National Park is seeking proposals to provide food and beverage, retail, and other services from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center within Great Basin National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-12-01-concessions-contract-solicitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-09-26-lehman-caves-closure.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:34:00 EST Great Basin National Park’s Lehman Caves will close to the public on October 20, as park staff and contractors begin work on a six-month, $5.8 million project to replace the cave’s 48-year-old, failing electric lights. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-09-26-lehman-caves-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-opens-applications-for-2026-artist-in-residence-program.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Great Basin National Park is seeking applicants for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence program. Several residencies are available throughout the year for artists of all disciplines and backgrounds. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-opens-applications-for-2026-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-08-12-fire-restrictions.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:25:00 EST Great Basin National Park is banning campfires, charcoal grills, and smoking outdoors within park boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-08-12-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-08-04-gaoa-water-wastewater.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:53:00 EST Great Basin National Park recently completed a $5.5 million rehabilitation of the park’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, made possible by funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-08-04-gaoa-water-wastewater.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-07-14-wild-cave-tour.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:43:00 EST Visitors to Great Basin National Park can now explore the park’s 10-million-year-old Lehman Caves from a new perspective by joining an Introduction to Wild Caving Tour. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2025-07-14-wild-cave-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/lower_lehman_campground_closure_2025.htm Tue, 20 May 2025 08:57:00 EST The Park's only year-round campground will be refreshed and doubled in size. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/lower_lehman_campground_closure_2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/12-20-2024-national-park-foundation-grant.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:24:00 EST The Great Basin National Park Foundation will boost educational programs and capacity with $110,000 in grants awarded by the National Park Foundation. These grants represent a major investment in GBNPF, the nonprofit partner of Great Basin National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/12-20-2024-national-park-foundation-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2024-07-18-lightning-fires.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:54:00 EST BAKER, Nev. – Lightning from a series of strong thunderstorms which passed over Great Basin National Park on the afternoon of July 17 ignited at least two wildfires within the park’s boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2024-07-18-lightning-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2024-05-21-great-basin-construction-projects.htm Tue, 21 May 2024 11:48:00 EST Five major construction projects at Great Basin National Park this summer will cause short-term visitor disruptions, while creating long-term infrastructure improvements https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2024-05-21-great-basin-construction-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/pr-lehman-flats-pile-burns.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:50:00 EST Lower Lehman Creek Campground will be impacted by prescribed burns on the nearby Lehman Flats. Smoke will likely be visible through the weekend. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/pr-lehman-flats-pile-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/pile-burns-planned-to-reduce-vegetation-in-lehman-flats.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:15:00 EST National Park Service firefighters are preparing to burn 30 acres of piles in the Lehman Flats area of Great Basin National Park. The piles, located along the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive near Lower Lehman Campground, are the result of aggressive efforts by park managers to reduce hazardous vegetation (known as fuels) and the risk of catastrophic wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/pile-burns-planned-to-reduce-vegetation-in-lehman-flats.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/ashley-adams-selected-as-superintendent-of-great-basin-national-park.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:55:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Ashley Adams to serve as superintendent of Great Basin National Park in Nevada.  https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1180/ashley-adams-selected-as-superintendent-of-great-basin-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2024-artist-in-residence-selections.htm Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:14:00 EST Great Basin National Park is proud to announce the 2024 Artists-in-Residence: Suze Woolf, Bryce Lafferty, and Paul Atkinson. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2024-artist-in-residence-selections.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/october-14-2023-annular-eclipse-at-grba.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:50:00 EST Great Basin National Park will see an Annular Eclipse on the morning of October 14, 2023. Coinciding with this rare event will be increased ranger programs, large crowds, and opportunities to experience something incredible. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/october-14-2023-annular-eclipse-at-grba.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2023-darwin-lambert-artist-in-residence-air-selection.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:44:00 EST Great Basin National Park is proud to announce the 2023 Darwin Lambert artist-in-residence: Jacqueline Abend.  https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2023-darwin-lambert-artist-in-residence-air-selection.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-to-add-additional-lehman-caves-tours.htm Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 EST Two additional tours of Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park are proposed to begin in 2024. The park is seeking public comments on the proposed fees for these additional tours before any final decisions. In determining proposed fees, the park completed a cost comparison to similar tours offered by other cave operations. The comment period will open May 1 and close May 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-to-add-additional-lehman-caves-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-on-fire-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment at Great Basin National Park. The public comment period for the EA was from February 2 to March 4, 2023. Alternative 2, Updated Fire Management Plan, was selected. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-on-fire-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/record-snowfall-at-great-basin-national-park.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:20:00 EST The winter of 2022-2023 has brought record snowfall to the South Snake Range and Great Basin National Park. On April 1, 2023, two of three snowpack measurement locations within the park revealed snowpack depths several inches greater than records set in 1952 and 2005. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/record-snowfall-at-great-basin-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2022-can-young-canyon-restoration.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:23:00 EST Great Basin National Park is planning a thinning project in Can Young Canyon, approximately five miles southwest of Baker, NV. The project would reduce fuels and improve aspen stand conditions on approximately 22 acres within the project area. The comment period for this project closes on December 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2022-can-young-canyon-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/commemorating-100-years-of-lehman-caves-national-monument.htm Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:27:00 EST President Warren G. Harding declared Lehman Caves a national monument on January 24, 1922. It was dedicated in a grand celebration on August 6th that involved the American Legion, the mayor of Baker, and local school children. For 11 years the Caves were administered by the U.S. Forest Service, until 1933 when they were transferred to the U.S. National Park Service. In 1986, with the establishment of Great Basin National Park, Lehman Caves National Monument was abolished and incorporated into the new park. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/commemorating-100-years-of-lehman-caves-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-approved-for-the-strawberry-creek-restoration-project.htm Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:48:00 EST The National Park Service has approved the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Non-Impairment Determination for the Strawberry Creek Restoration Project in Great Basin National Park, NV. This completes the environmental compliance process for this project. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-approved-for-the-strawberry-creek-restoration-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-law-enforcement-manager-joshua-vann-awarded-department-of-the-interior-citation-for-valor.htm Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:13:00 EST During a virtual ceremony on Thursday, September 23, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the recipients of the Department’s most prestigious awards during the 75th Honor Award Convocation. Joshua Vann, manager of the Law Enforcement Program at Great Basin National Park, received a Citation for Valor on Thursday from the Department of the Interior for bravery and lifesaving efforts. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-law-enforcement-manager-joshua-vann-awarded-department-of-the-interior-citation-for-valor.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/12th-annual-astronomy-festival-at-great-basin-national-park.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:57:00 EST Great Basin National Park’s 12th annual Astronomy Festival is coming up, September 9 – 11, 2021. Join us for three days and three nights, of day and night astronomy activities for all ages! Great Basin National Park in Baker, Nevada is an International Dark Sky Park, as certified by the International Dark Sky Association, and features some of the darkest night skies in the country. During the daytime visitors may safely view the sun through solar telescopes, enjoy ranger programs, and participate in kids’ activities. Each evening features different events followed by hours of night sky viewing via telescopes staffed by astronomy volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/12th-annual-astronomy-festival-at-great-basin-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/baker-lake-renovation-trail-closures-back-country-camping-restriction-and-access-to-baker-lake-water-restriction.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:30:00 EST Great Basin National Park will be conducting a rotenone treatment at Baker Lake on September 1st 2021 to remove non-native fish species. The treatment will restore habitat for the native Bonneville cutthroat trout which will be released in Baker Lake in 2023. The project is being conducted in cooperation with the Nevada Division of Wildlife. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/baker-lake-renovation-trail-closures-back-country-camping-restriction-and-access-to-baker-lake-water-restriction.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-the-strawberry-creek-restoration-project-available-for-public-comment.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:23:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Strawberry Creek Restoration Project in Great Basin National Park. The public comment period for the EA will be from August 9, 2021 to September 6, 2021. Comments will be accepted until midnight, September 6, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/environmental-assessment-for-the-strawberry-creek-restoration-project-available-for-public-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/wheeler-peak-scenic-drive-closed-august-9th-through-20th-due-to-construction.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:13:00 EST Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive will be closed past Upper Lehman Creek Campground, August 9th through August 20th with the exception of August 14th and 15th, due to construction. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/wheeler-peak-scenic-drive-closed-august-9th-through-20th-due-to-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/fire-ban-to-be-implemented-at-park-on-july-2-2021.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:00:00 EST A fire ban will be implemented on July 2, 2021. This year is predicted to be a very active fire season across the Western United States. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/fire-ban-to-be-implemented-at-park-on-july-2-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/requests-public-input-on-the-strawberry-creek-fire-watershed-restoration-and-stabilization-project-at-great-basin-national-park.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:41:00 EST he National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a proposal to restore and stabilize the recently burned Strawberry Creek Watershed. Public comments on the proposed action will be open from April 5 to May 5, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/requests-public-input-on-the-strawberry-creek-fire-watershed-restoration-and-stabilization-project-at-great-basin-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-launches-a-new-great-basin-regional-artist-in-residence-program.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2021 03:15:00 EST Great Basin National Park is pleased to announce that a new partnership between the Great Basin National Park Foundation and the University of Nevada, Reno art department is facilitating the launch of a new regional Artist-in-Residence program at the Park. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-launches-a-new-great-basin-regional-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-campgrounds-now-available-for-reservation.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:26:00 EST Upper and Lower Lehman Campgrounds are now available for reservations. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-campgrounds-now-available-for-reservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-fee-changes-approved.htm Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:35:00 EST Great Basin National Park will be implementing changes to fee costs starting January 1, 2021. These changes will be for cave tour fees, camping fees, and dump station fees. The changes have completed required comparability studies and civic engagement for expanded amenity fee changes. The Acting Regional Director has approved the changes. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-fee-changes-approved.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/national-park-service-and-national-park-trust-select-great-basin-national-park-foundation-as-a-2020-challenge-cost-share-award-recipient.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:39:00 EST The Great Basin National Park Foundation was a recipient of the 2020 Challenge Cost Share Program, which supports projects that promote improved access and opportunities for outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and education in our National Parks, National Trails and /or Wild and Scenic Rivers. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/national-park-service-and-national-park-trust-select-great-basin-national-park-foundation-as-a-2020-challenge-cost-share-award-recipient.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/partial-snake-creek-road-closure-to-restore-bonneville-cutthroat-trout.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:56:00 EST The Snake Creek Road will be closed to vehicle traffic above the Serviceberry Trailhead at 8:00am on Tuesday September 22nd until 10:00pm on Wednesday September 23rd. This closure will only affect the last 0.35 miles of the road. Visitors will still be able to drive vehicles without trailers all the way to the Serviceberry Trailhead. From there they can access the trails located at the end of the Snake Creek Road by foot. Camping at most sites along the Snake Creek Road will still be available on a first come first served basis. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/partial-snake-creek-road-closure-to-restore-bonneville-cutthroat-trout.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2020-astronomy-festival-at-great-basin-national-park.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:34:00 EST BAKER, NEVADA – Great Basin National Park’s Annual Astronomy Festival will be held September 17th, 18th and 19th. It will be different from years past, activities like keynote speakers can be viewed virtually on YouTube. There will also be a few onsite activities that require reservations to participate. You can find complete event information and make reservations on our website: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/great-basin-astronomy-festival.ht https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/2020-astronomy-festival-at-great-basin-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/proposed-fee-changes-at-great-basin-national-park.htm Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:38:00 EST Great Basin National Park is requesting public comment through the park’s website, social media, and a table at the Farmers Market to discuss proposed fee changes to take effect on January 1, 2021 for cave tours, camping and the dump station. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/proposed-fee-changes-at-great-basin-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/fire-ban-to-be-implemented-at-park-on-august-7-2020.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:00:00 EST A fire ban will be implemented on August 7, 2020 to protect visitors and park resources https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/fire-ban-to-be-implemented-at-park-on-august-7-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/wheeler-peak-scenic-drive-temporary-closure.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:55:00 EST Beginning June 29, 2020 and continuing through July 2, 2020 Wheeler peak Scenic Drive will be closed to public traffic from Upper Lehman Creek Campground to the Wheeler Peak Day Use Parking area. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/wheeler-peak-scenic-drive-temporary-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/lehman-caves-visitor-center-area-fuels-management-project-open-for-public-review.htm Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:28:00 EST Lehman Caves Visitor Center Area Fuels Management Project Open for Public Review https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/lehman-caves-visitor-center-area-fuels-management-project-open-for-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/park-releases-snake-creek-study-results.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:22:00 EST Great Basin National Park is pleased to release the results of a three year study by Colorado State University, National Park Service Water Resource Division, U.S. Geological Survey, and Front Range Community College. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/park-releases-snake-creek-study-results.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-will-temporarily-close.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:40:00 EST Great Basin National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the White Pine County Office of Public Health. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-will-temporarily-close.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/residential-housing-area-structure-protection-project-open-for-comment.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:48:00 EST Great Basin National Park is planning a thinning project to reduce fuels within in the park’s Mission 66 residential housing and maintenance areas. Project goals are to increase defensible space and reduce the risk of structural damage or loss in the event of a fire. Tree cover and density will be reduced by tree removal (chainsaw thinning) and limbing of pinyon pine, juniper and mountain mahogany. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/residential-housing-area-structure-protection-project-open-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:09:00 EST As of noon March 25, 2020, Great Basin National Park will be closing Lower Lehman Creek Campground. Services, outside those that support visitor or resource protection are suspended. At Great Basin National Park, the following services and operations will be suspended in order to comply with the state order https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:36:00 EST Great Basin National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020, Lehman Caves and Lehman Caves Visitor Center will be closed. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-featured-in-the-new-york-times.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:22:00 EST Great Basin National Park was featured in a travel article in the New York Times. The article was penned by Rachel Levin. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/great-basin-featured-in-the-new-york-times.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/snake-creek-closure.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:01:00 EST Great Basin National Park will be conducting a stream treatment. To ensure the safety of Park visitors, Snake Creek Canyon will be closed from 9:00 am Monday July 23rd until 3:00 pm on Friday July 28th. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/snake-creek-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:13:00 EST The National Park Service has selected James Woolsey to serve as the next superintendent of Great Basin National Park in Nevada. He replaces Steve Mietz, who was promoted to superintendent of Redwood National & State Parks in California. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/feechanges.htm Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:21:00 EST The National Park Service has approved fee changes for cave tours and campgrounds within Great Basin National Park. The fee change will take place on January 1, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/feechanges.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/fishbarrier.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:07:00 EST Great Basin National Park is currently seeking issues and comments for a proposed fish barrier on Snake Creek. Your issues and comments will assist in developing alternatives to the proposed action presented below and help in conducting an environmental analysis consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/fishbarrier.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/celebrate25.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:51:00 EST Superintendent Andy Ferguson welcomes visitors to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center Thursday October 27, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the park’s establishment in 1986. During the all-day open house there will be special displays. Light refreshments will be served at 10:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/celebrate25.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/astronomy.htm Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:54:00 EST Saturday March 5, 2011 Great Basin National Park will host its annual Winter Star Party Astronomy Night. Traditionally called the Messier Marathon, one of the two times of the year (during the new moon in March and October) that star gazers can see all of the 110 cataloged Messier objects. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/astronomy.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/strawberrycreek.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:53:00 EST Great Basin National Park is currently seeking comments for a proposed Strawberry Creek Recreational Enhancement project. Your issues and comments will assist with developing alternatives to the proposed action presented below and conducting an environmental analysis consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/strawberrycreek.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/ornament.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:41:00 EST Great Basin National Park’s ornament is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of “Holiday in the National Parks.” https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/ornament.htm https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/night-sky-programs.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:07:00 EST Great Basin National Park will host two night sky programs, Saturday, August 11 and Sunday August 12. Both programs will be held at the Great Basin Visitor Center on Highway 487 in Baker, Nevada. These programs are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/grba/learn/news/night-sky-programs.htm