https://www.nps.gov/tusk News releases from Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2025-08-22-tufa-trail-groundbreaking.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:55:00 EST Construction has begun on the first permanent, accessible trails at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, which are expected to be unveiled to the public in 2027. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2025-08-22-tufa-trail-groundbreaking.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/gmp-fonsi-ea.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:24:00 EST Today, the National Park Service (NPS) released the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument General Management Plan (plan) and the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the associated Environmental Assessment (EA). The purpose of this plan is to articulate a vision and overall management philosophy for the monument that will inform long-term decision-making by current and future managers. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/gmp-fonsi-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/gmp-2024.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:25:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on a plan that will help shape the future of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/gmp-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2023-09-11-vts.htm Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:30:00 EST Utility construction may impact recreation at Tule Springs Fossil Beds near the Eglington Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2023-09-11-vts.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-rangers-seek-info-from-visitors-to-help-identify-those-responsible-for-recent-vandalism.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:49:00 EST Investigators are seeking help in identifying a person of interest in a recent vandalism case. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-rangers-seek-info-from-visitors-to-help-identify-those-responsible-for-recent-vandalism.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-debuts-new-paleo-art-exhibit.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:56:00 EST Experience Ice Age Las Vegas at a brand-new travelling exhibit at the Springs Preserve, developed by Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument: "Apparitions of the Ice Age." This exhibit features scientifically accurate paintings that depict prehistoric life at Tule Springs during the last Ice Age. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-debuts-new-paleo-art-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-continues-south-unit-fencing-project.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:31:00 EST Map of Phase II construction of TUSK South Unit Fence. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-continues-south-unit-fencing-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-invites-the-public-to-share-ideas-for-the-general-management-plan.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:29:00 EST Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Invites the Public to Share Ideas for the General Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-invites-the-public-to-share-ideas-for-the-general-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-beginning-south-unit-fencing-project.htm Tue, 17 May 2022 11:27:00 EST New fence will protect environmental and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-beginning-south-unit-fencing-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-launches-night-sky-program.htm Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:47:00 EST Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument held its first-ever Night Sky Astronomy program on November 20th in partnership with Desert National Wildlife Refuge. The Monument’s new Night Sky program aims to share stargazing experiences with the urban communities surrounding Tule Springs Fossil Beds. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-launches-night-sky-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/aliante-trailhead-parking-now-open-at-tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:46:00 EST Aliante Trailhead Parking Now Open at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/aliante-trailhead-parking-now-open-at-tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/pleistocene-palooza-tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-host-event-for-national-fossil-day.htm Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:56:00 EST Pleistocene Palooza: Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument to Host Event for National Fossil Day https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/pleistocene-palooza-tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument-to-host-event-for-national-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/https-www-nps-gov-tusk-learn-news-newsreleases-htm-press-release-08-30-21.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:27:00 EST Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument launched its first recreational trail: the Aliante Loop Temporary Trail. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/https-www-nps-gov-tusk-learn-news-newsreleases-htm-press-release-08-30-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/https-www-nps-gov-tusk-learn-news-bark-ranger-program.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:51:00 EST Commencement of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument B.A.R.K. Ranger Program. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/https-www-nps-gov-tusk-learn-news-bark-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/https-www-nps-gov-tusk-learn-news-mounted-horse-patrol-01-24-21.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:12:00 EST Commencement of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Volunteer Mounted Horse Patrol Program. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/https-www-nps-gov-tusk-learn-news-mounted-horse-patrol-01-24-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/area-near-durango-moccasin-temporarily-closed-through-end-of-year.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:54:00 EST LAS VEGAS – A favorite parking area of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument near Durango/Moccasin will be temporally closed. The closure is in support of the construction of a new storm drain in the area. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/area-near-durango-moccasin-temporarily-closed-through-end-of-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/sept-2020-council-meeting.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:45:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council will hold a virtual/teleconference council meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 14. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/sept-2020-council-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2020-superintendent.htm Wed, 06 May 2020 05:55:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service has selected Derek Carter to serve as the superintendent of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument starting on June 7. Currently, Carter is the Chief of Administration for Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. He serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Special Operations Planner at U.S. Army Special Operations Command in North Carolina. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2020-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/5-year-anniversary.htm Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:42:00 EST LAS VEGAS – Dozens of community leaders and park supporters celebrated the fifth anniversary of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Dec. 19 at the Los Prados Golf & Country Club. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/5-year-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/national-park-service-recognizes-protectors-of-tule-springs-for-exemplary-service.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:53:00 EST WASHINGTON – The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation awarded the Protectors of Tule Springs with the George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service Aug. 22. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/national-park-service-recognizes-protectors-of-tule-springs-for-exemplary-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2019-regional-hartzog-award.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:45:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The Protectors of Tule Springs were presented the National Park Service Pacific West Region 2019 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service July 27. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2019-regional-hartzog-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/doi-nps-seeking-nominations-for-national-monument-advisory-council-2019.htm Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:57:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The Department of the Interior and National Park Service are seeking nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council. The council advises the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the preparation and implementation of the park’s management plan. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/doi-nps-seeking-nominations-for-national-monument-advisory-council-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/environmental-assessment-completed-for-proposed-land-exchange-at-tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:45:00 EST NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument has completed the Environmental Assessment, required under the National Environmental Policy Act, on a proposed exchange of easements between the National Park Service and the City of North Las Vegas at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/environmental-assessment-completed-for-proposed-land-exchange-at-tule-springs-fossil-beds-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/superintendent-keith.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:27:00 EST SAN FRANCISCO – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Diane Keith to serve as superintendent of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument in Las Vegas. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/superintendent-keith.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/ea-nlv.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2017 05:03:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The National Park Service is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment for proposed utility and roadway crossings and a visitor trail at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/ea-nlv.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2nd-anniversary.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:35:00 EST LAS VEGAS -- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is celebrating its second anniversary Dec. 19 with the signing of an exchange agreement. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2nd-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/advisory-council-12-2016.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2016 07:36:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council will hold its second meeting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Interagency Office located at 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/advisory-council-12-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/fencing-project.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:07:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The National Park Service at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is proposing to install fencing in areas of the northern unit of the park. The public is invited to participate in the process by reviewing and providing comments to the draft plans. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/fencing-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/advisory-council-meeting.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2016 05:50:00 EST LAS VEGAS – The Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. June 16 in the Community Center of Sun City Aliante. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/advisory-council-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-advisory-council-estabished.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2016 08:17:00 EST The U.S. Secretary of the Interior has appointed 10 community members to the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council. The council will provide the Secretary of the Interior guidance for the management of the monument, including advisement on the preparation and implementation of a park management plan. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/tule-springs-advisory-council-estabished.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2015-fossil-day.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2015 08:22:00 EST LAS VEGAS – Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument celebrated National Fossil Day with nearly 800 Las Vegas students at Kitty Ward Elementary School Oct. 14. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/2015-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/interim-superintendent.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:03:00 EST LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service’s Senior Geologist and Paleontologist, Vince Santucci, is calling Southern Nevada home for 90 days as he serves as the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument’s first Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/tusk/learn/news/interim-superintendent.htm