Cathedral Gorge a hidden gem of Nevada parks (RGJ)

 

Although perhaps one of the lesser-known state parks in Nevada, Lincoln County’s Cathedral Gorge is not without an abundance of beautiful sights.

The 1,608-acre park, located between the towns of Caliente and Pioche, features geological formations that will get the mind a-churning. You’ll see impressive red- and gold- hued spires, pillars and canyons formed by erosion.

Read the complete story at the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Hearing scheduled concerning proposed changes to Nevada Division of State Parks regulations

CARSON CITY, Nev.–The Nevada Division of State Parks will hold a public hearing on December 13, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m., at 901 South Stewart Street, Suite 5005.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments regarding the amendment of regulations that pertain to Chapter 407 of the Nevada Administrative Code. The purpose for the amendment of these regulations is to provide for the equitable collection of reasonable user fees and to provide for operation and management of State Parks.

The proposed regulation represents comments the division received from the public and the Legislature and do not constitute an increase in fees but allow for a fee at three parks not presently mentioned in the Nevada Administrative Codes: Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, the Elgin School House and Buckland Station, a new facility that has not been previously open to the public.

Nevada State Parks floats take top awards at Nevada Day celebrations

CARSON CITY, Nev.—The Nevada Division State Parks entered the Nevada Day Parade and took two top awards this year.

With the help of several volunteers State Parks received two first place awards for their alien-themed float entry—the Parade Judges’ Award and the Community Award.