Stand Up for America’s Public Lands
2023-24 Annual Report is Here
It’s been a minute! Although you haven’t heard from us in a while, rest assured, we’re still working hard behind the scenes. We just finished our Annual Report from this past season. There have been a lot of accomplishments but, we couldn’t have done it without your help and support. Take a minute to review..
Gold Butte to Get Bioblitzed!
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office are hosting a bioblitz at Gold Butte National Monument (GBNM) on May 2-6, 2024. This is a first for our monument and our expectations are high for a successful event. You are invited to attend and participate in..
No Walk in the Park: Seeking Thrills, Eco-Wisdom, and Legacies in the Grand Canyon
Author: Michael Engelhard Book Review by: Steve Dudrow Available for preorder in Kindle format and paperback now and coming soon to your local bookstores. Engelhard weaves the reader through many familiar places around the Colorado Plateau stepping past mere eyesight to bring life to the human and geographic story. His descriptions warn of seasonal fluctuations..
GBNM 7th Anniversary Celebration and Auction
Save the date and donate if you can: We are hosting our 7th-anniversary celebration and auction for Gold Butte National Monument on December 2nd, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. The online auction will open on Friday, November 17th, and will conclude at 7:00 pm on December 2nd during..
Gold Butte National Monument Names Project
By Frank Golden Have you ever thought about how natural features get their names? Why do some features get named while others do not? Who gets to name them anyway? Let’s try to answer some of these questions with the 5 W’s (Who, What, When, Where, and Why). And while we are at it, maybe..
Annular Eclipse on National Public Lands Day
On October 14th, 2023, something truly extraordinary is happening in Gold Butte National Monument that will make your visit even more memorable. As we celebrate National Public Lands Day, nature has an awe-inspiring spectacle in store for us – the 2023 solar annular eclipse. While Gold Butte is not in the direct path of the..
2022-23 Friends of Gold Butte Annual Report
Throughout the 2022-2023 season, we have continued to develop our programs and activities in support of our organization’s missions and goals. Information following in the annual report provides a detailed look at this past season. Our activities have gained increasing popularity during this season as more people seek solace and inspiration in the great outdoors…
Who? Me?
About 30 years ago, my wife, Jenny, and I began traveling to Mesquite a couple times a year to visit my parents, who had relocated here from up north. We wouldn’t stay long, and we really didn’t do much. We might grab a meal at one of the casinos, or maybe drive to St. George..