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Great Basin National Park readying for fire season; cave tours to expand
Summary
David Nichols of Great Basin National Park told the committee the park is preparing for fire season, coordinating with Forestry and Wildlife on an emergency response team, and plans to resume full cave tours within the next three months after running partial tours Friday–Monday.
David Nichols, recently assigned as Chief of Resources at Great Basin National Park, reported that park operations have largely reopened and staff are preparing for fire season by updating maps and coordinating with Forestry and Wildlife on emergency response plans. Visitation levels were described as "going well," and Nichols said staff are preparing for the seasonal fire-response partnership.
Nichols also updated the committee on Lehmann Cave operations: partial tours have been running Friday through Monday and park staff hope to restore all prior tours within about three months. He explained the reservation system and the best ways to obtain desired reservations.
