Great Basin National Park News
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Lehman Caves tours resume Memorial Day weekend
April 20, 2026 | 3:28 pm
Public tours of Great Basin National Park's Lehman Caves will resume on Friday, May 22, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Great Basin pile burns reduce hazardous fuels, improve habitat
February 19, 2026 | 9:44 am
Beginning today through March 1, Great Basin National Park is planning to burn 23 acres of piled fuels, part of the park’s ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire and restore natural ecosystems.
Great Basin National Park announces 2026 Artists in Residence
January 15, 2026 | 9:37 am
Great Basin National Park is pleased to announce the selections for the park's four 2026 Artists in Residence.
Great Basin National Park Seeks Concessions Proposals
December 1, 2025 | 12:00 pm
Great Basin National Park is seeking proposals to provide food and beverage, retail, and other services from the Lehman Caves Visitor Center within Great Basin National Park.
Lehman Caves close Oct. 20 for lighting replacement project
September 26, 2025 | 9:34 am
Great Basin National Park’s Lehman Caves 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.
Great Basin National Park opens applications for 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program
September 26, 2025 | 12:00 am
Great Basin National Park is seeking applicants for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence program. Several residencies are available throughout the year for artists of all disciplines and backgrounds.
Fire restrictions implemented at Great Basin National Park
August 12, 2025 | 5:25 pm
Great Basin National Park is banning campfires, charcoal grills, and smoking outdoors within park boundaries.
Great American Outdoors Act secures clean water for Great Basin National Park visitors
August 4, 2025 | 1:53 pm
Great Basin National Park recently completed a $5.5 million rehabilitation of the park’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems, made possible by funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund.
Great Basin National Park launches Introduction to Wild Caving Tour
July 14, 2025 | 9:43 am
Visitors to Great Basin National Park can now explore the park’s 10-million-year-old Lehman Caves from a new perspective by joining an Introduction to Wild Caving Tour.
Lower Lehman Creek Campground Closed for Long-awaited Expansion and Renovation Project
May 20, 2025 | 12:57 pm
The Park's only year-round campground will be refreshed and doubled in size.