Temporary Closure of Memorial Point in Lake Tahoe

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.–The Memorial Point scenic overlook and restroom, which is part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, located one mile north of Sand Harbor, will be closed from June 4 to approximately June 25, 2007. The closure is due to construction and facility upgrades occurring at the site. Alternative restroom facilities are available at Sand Harbor.

Nevada Division of State Parks gearing up for busy Memorial Day weekend at Lahontan Reservoir

Increased law enforcement to crack down on underage drinking and other offenses

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.–As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Nevada Division of State Parks personnel are gearing up for a busy holiday weekend at Lahontan State Recreation Area.

Up to 20,000 people each day are expected to be at Lahontan during the weekend and preparation includes increased law enforcement activities designed to crack down on underage drinking, fights and other offenses.

Historic Nevada Schoolhouse Open for Visitors

CALIENTE, Nev.–The historic Elgin Schoolhouse State Park is now open for visitors between 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These hours will remain in effect through October 28, 2007.

Visitors can call 775-726-3564 for further information or for possible tours outside normal visitor hours.

Fire assistance grants available for fuels reduction projects

CARSON CITY, Nev.–Fire season is upon us and the thought on the minds of many homeowners is, “Would my home survive?” You may be eligible to apply for funds to help homes, particularly those near wildlands, safer from fire threats.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is seeking applications for the 2007 Wildland Urban Interface grant program’s state fire assistance grants. There is about $1,500,000 available for projects statewide. The purpose of this funding is to mitigate risk of wild fires in wildland-urban interface areas.