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Mojave National Preserve closures during government shutdown

Joshua Tree National Park to remain open

Some of our favorite Sun Runner covers

Thank you, and a fond farewell

Joshua Tree National Park to temporarily close Thursday

Community pulls together to support Joshua Tree National Park during shutdown

Government shutdown impacts parks

Jazz legend Nancy Wilson has died

Monument Valley Tribal Park closed due to Satanic cult YouTube stunt

Some Evacuations Lifted, But Lake Fire Not Over Yet

Some progress is being made on the Lake Fire after yesterday's milder weather. A mandatory evacuation remains in place for Burns...

Lake Fire Updates

Note: We will continue to update this story from today, Thursday, June 25, 2015, with new information as it is received. For official...

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Rimrock and Burns Canyon as Lake Fire Spreas

The Lake Fire took a turn for the worse yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, June 24, 2015). After appearing to be heading toward...

Mountain Getaways Are Our Focus for August

This August, The Sun Runner is publishing our Mountain Getaway Issue, followed by our Ridgecrest Issue. We're sharing all kinds of ideas...

Lake Fire Reaches 13,000 Acres, Only 10% Contained

The Lake Fire, located in the San Bernardino National Forest, was reported just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. The fire now burns...

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