Land Acquisition Adds 35 Acres To Grand Teton National Park
A 35-acre parcel has been added to Grand Teton National Park, protecting both wildlife habitat and viewsheds.
- By Compiled From N... - March 3rd, 2022 2:30am
Parks in the News
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Studying Air Tour Management
They can be as annoying as mosquitoes, buzzing high overhead and encroaching on the national park experience for visitors on the ground. At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the sounds of helicopters hauling "flight-seers" can intrude on those watching, and listening to, the eruptions within the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of Kīlauea volcano or hiking Kīlauea Iki Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 2nd, 2022 8:25am
Wildlife Closures In Effect At Point Reyes National Seashore
A number of areas at Point Reyes National Seashore in California have temporarily been closed to the public to protect wildlife.
- By Compiled From N... - March 2nd, 2022 2:30am
Seeking Wilderness At Big Bend National Park
More than four decades after a large swath of Big Bend National Park was identified as potential wilderness, there's a grassroots effort under way to convince Congress that now is the time to transform it into official wilderness.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 13th, 2022 12:38pm
UPDATED | Parks Turning 50 In 2022...
Of course, the big birthday in the National Park System being notched this year is at Yellowstone National Park, which turns 150th. But there are 11 units of the system that turn 50 this year.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 1st, 2022 10:27am
Entrance Fees Returning To Vicksburg National Military Park
Beginning On Tuesday you'll need to pay an entrance fee or show an annual pass to get into Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi and Louisiana.
- By Compiled From N... - February 27th, 2022 2:45am
Olympic National Park Fisheries Close Due To Low Steelhead Runs
Low numbers of steelhead trout entering river systems in Olympic National Park have led to a closure of those rivers to fishing through the month of May.
- By Compiled From N... - February 27th, 2022 2:30am
Your Search For The National Park System's Darkest Skies Leads To Utah
While two river guides, armed with a UV flashlight, searched the beach for scorpions, I wandered in the other direction down the shoreline of the Colorado River to stare into the night sky at the Milky Way and its surrounding twinkling diamonds of light.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 9th, 2022 10:29am
Heading To Yellowstone For Its Birthday This Year? Expect Major Road Delays
It's not a great birthday present, but visitors heading to Yellowstone National Park this summer to help the park celebrate its 150th birthday will run into major traffic delays, according to the park.
- By Compiled From N... - February 25th, 2022 2:30am
National Park Foundation Launches Program To Advance Equity In The Outdoors
The National Park Foundation has launched its ParkVentures initiative within the organization’s Outdoor Exploration program. ParkVentures supports programs and activities that help people create and strengthen life-long relationships with national parks, with a focus on communities that have been historically excluded from parks and may not feel a sense of belonging in the outdoors.
- By Compiled From N... - February 25th, 2022 1:01pm
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