San Bernardino County Regional Parks has announced they are bringing back their Recreation Campground Host Program at Calico Ghost Town, Mojave Narrows, Mojave River and Prado and Yucaipa regional park campgrounds. The program lets volunteers live and work at those campsites for up to 6 months - providing they are willing to work a loose 5-day schedule that's roughly 30 hours a week - supervising the campgrounds and maintaining a presence in order to observe and report incidents and ensure…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for positions on three of its advisory councils - one of those directly affecting hi-desert residents. The California Desert District Advisory Council (DAC) consists of members who represent stakeholder interests in public land management - such as conservations, ranchers, industry officials, tribal leaders, state and local government officers, academics, and outdoor enthusiasts. The council then provides advice to the BLM on…

The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, in Las Vegas. The meeting is open to the public and there will also be a remote attendance option. The meeting will include a presentation from the U.S. Forest Service on the Cleveland National Forest’s fee proposal and a DAC vote, and ethics and Federal Advisory Committee Act training for DAC members. The 5 field offices and fire…