Recreation
Posts From The Road: Hell’s Half Acre In Wyoming
Hell’s Half Acre: Hell’s Half Acre is an area in Natrona County, Wyo., about 40 miles west of Casper. The unique and barren landscape offers visitors a chance to view the works of nature over millions of years. The red, white, and amber stripes in the formations reveal various layers of soil and rocks in the area. By Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Barren Land: Most of the landscape at Hell’s Half Acre is barren soil and rock formations. Grasses and some vegetation dot the sparse landscape, but the geological formations are the point of interest when viewing the area. By Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Free Admission To National Parks On Memorial Day
A field of Rocky Mountain iris in Valle Grande. Photo by Alex Arnold/NPS
VCNP News:
In honor of Memorial Day, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee, including Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP), will offer free admission to U.S. citizens and residents on Monday, May 25.
Mark your calendar for these additional fee-free dates in 2026:
- June 14: Flag Day
- July 3-5: Independence Day weekend
- Aug. 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- Sept. 17: Constitution Day
- Oct. 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Santa Fe National Forest Offices To Close On Memorial Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe will be closed Monday, May 25, on in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 26.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, both in times of war and peace.
The long weekend is also the unofficial kick-off of summer and a time to enjoy the forest with your family and friends.
The holiday marks the first fee-free day of the summer season. This means fees are Read More
During Wildfire Awareness Month OSI Is Sharing Important Spring And Summer Safety Tips To Remember
OSI News:
SANTA FE — As New Mexicans head outdoors to enjoy warmer weather, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding residents to stay mindful of how small actions can make a big difference in preventing devastating fires.
OSI is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of outdoor activities that can unintentionally spark wildfire if proper precautions are not taken.
As residents are getting outside and having fun this spring and summer, follow these tips and tricks every day to help mitigate the start of wildfires:
- Never leave campfires unattended and always
Piñon Splash Pad Opening Tomorrow For 2026 Season
Piñon Splash Pad in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division has announced the Piñon Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock will open for the season at 10 a.m., Friday, May 22.
The Splash Pad is operational 10 a.m.–7 p.m., seven days a week, and is scheduled to be open through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, 2026.
Adult supervision is recommended for the Splash Pad area, as this is an unsupervised facility. Athletic or similar equipment is not allowed, and animals are prohibited. Those using the facility are asked not to climb on the water features Read More
County Shares Detailed Schedule For Piñon Park Pool
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff are excited for the opening of Piñon Park Pool, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 23.
Piñon Park Pool will also be open from 1-5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
Staff has shared a more detailed schedule for the 2026 summer season at the facility.
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 7-9 a.m. – Lap swim, 6 lanes
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Lap swim, 6 lanes
- 2 lanes are reserved for swim teams Monday through Thursday
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Open recreation swim
- 6-7 p.m. – Lap swim, 6 lanes
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Open recreation swim and 505 swim lessons
There will Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 13, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In the May 11 Unit Championship game, Earle Marie Hanson and John Ruminer were 1st in Flight A, Jack Stafurik and Sam Borkowsky were 2nd, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic tied with Bev Cooper and Jerry Fleming for 4th. Alan Waddinger and Randy Baker were 1st in Flight B.
In the May 13 Grass Roots Fund game, Sig Lodwig and Jerry Morzinski were 1st in Flight A, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic were 2nd and Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 3rd. In Flight B, Allyn Pratt and Spook Kellum were 1st, and Alan Wadlinger and Randy Baker were 2nd.
The following is a very difficult hand for E/W to Read More
Gartz Has Perfect Prediction In Weekly Pace Race
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
ACRR News:
Eddie Gartz had a perfect prediction in the weekly pace race held in Overlook Park in White Rock. He predicted a time of 7:40 for his finish time. Other accurate predictors were Eliverio Acosta at 2 seconds off; Deana Tsang recording a 4 second differential; Adrian Medin at 5 seconds off; and Catherine Hensley with a 10 second difference.
On the 1-mile road course Lynn Bjorklund was the best finisher at 8:02 and Ted Romero was the first male with a time of 8:59.
11-year-old Levi Gartz came in first on the 1-mile trail run recording a 7:39 and 3-year-old Aster Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Texan Steak Ranch
Big Texan: The Big Texan Steak Ranch can not be missed as you travel through Amarillo on I-40. The big bright yellow building is the first thing you see but several other ‘attention getting’ features await visitors as they arrive at the Big Texan. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
World Famous: The entrance to the Big Texan is flanked by a stretch limo with Texas Longhorns mounted on the hood and a big Route 66 Shield painted on the walkway into the facility. In Big Texan fashion, the door handles to open the front doors are pistols mounted at an angle to create door handles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More