Great Basin National Park

Tours of Lehman Caves In Great Basin National Park Will Resume May 22

Public tours of the first two rooms of Great Basin National Park’s Lehman Caves will resume on Friday, May 22, right before the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 29th, 2026

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #99: The Trees Edition

Trees are vital for life on this planet, providing oxygen for all life, stabilizing soil, filtering water, and supplying food and shelter for humans and wildlife. Without trees, we’d be in a world of hurt. It’s only fitting that this month’s quiz is all about trees. Test your knowledge and find out just how much you know about trees found in units of the National Park System.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 9th, 2026

Appeal Challenges Project That Would Drain Water From Great Basin National Park

Conservation advocates have challenged the Bureau of Land Management’s approval of a water supply project that would threaten critical water resources that support wildlife habitat in Great Basin National Park.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2026

Great Basin National Park Celebrates Anniversary With Virtual Speaker Series

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Great Basin National Park, the Great Basin National Park Foundation has launched a free Virtual Speaker Series.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - February 10th, 2026

National Park Service Seeks Operator For Great Basin Restaurant And Gift Shop

The National Park Service issued a prospectus on December 1 seeking proposals for operation of a combination restaurant/gift shop in the Lehman Caves Visitor Center in Great Basin National Park.

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By David and Kay Scott - December 30th, 2025

An Impressive National Park In The Middle Of Nowhere

Great Basin National Park is one of the most isolated national parks in the continental United States.

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By David and Kay Scott - December 15th, 2025

Lehman Caves At Great Basin National Park To Close October 20

Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park in Nevada 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. Project completion is planned for late spring 2026.

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By Composed from NPS releases - September 28th, 2025

Restrictions In Place As Wildfire Danger Rises At Great Basin National Park

A campfire ban and other restrictions are in place at Great Basin National Park as the risk of wildfires rises.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2025

Great Basin National Park’s Lower Lehman Creek Campground Closed For Renovations

Great Basin National Park’s Lower Lehman Creek Campground has closed to facilitate a major renovation and expansion expected to improve the visitor experience and expand year-round camping opportunities in the park.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - May 22nd, 2025

Where To Go Caving In The National Park System

Last week we mentioned that Crystal Cave at Sequoia National Park was reopening to the public for the first time since 2021. Now we're going to tell you where else in the National Park System you can go underground.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2025

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