Apricots Ready To Harvest At Capitol Reef National Park
Passing through central Utah any time soon? If so, the apricot harvest is just about to get under way at Capitol Reef National Park.
- By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2012 3:00am
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The latest news from around the National Park System.
Road Work Coming To Tower Junction And Canyon Village In Yellowstone National Park
Traffic snarls are coming to parts of Yellowstone National Park on July 1, when road work is expected to begin in the Tower Junction and Canyon Village areas.
- By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2012 3:00am
New Webcam In Rocky Mountain National Park Lets You View The High Country
Hankering for a glimpse of the Rocky Mountain highlands? Then check out the new webcam added to the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park.
- By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2012 3:00am
Vehicles Swerving To Avoid Grizzly Bear Leads To Dead Bear In Grand Teton National Park
Motorists trying to avoid a young grizzly crossing the highway in Grand Teton National Park led to the bear's death as one of the vehicles clipped him, according to an ongoing investigation.
- By NPT Staff - June 22nd, 2012 6:08pm
UPDATE: Mount Rainier Climbing Ranger Dies In Fall During Rescue Of Four Climbers
Deteriorating weather conditions Friday were delaying climbing rangers at Mount Rainier National Park from retrieving the body of a fellow ranger who died while coming to the aid of four climbers.
- By NPT Staff - June 22nd, 2012 8:11pm
Around The Park System: Bike Shuttles At Cape Cod National Seashore, Fire Worries In The Rockies, And More
Here's a quick blast of news from around the National Park System.
Civil War Trust Invades Richmond—25th Anniversary Celebration Of The People Behind 32,000 Acres Of Battlefield Preservation
The Civil War Trust's four day Annual Conference was held June 6th to 10th, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia, the perfect place to celebrate 25 years and the preservation of more than 32,000 acres of historic battlefields. This year's conference focused on their massive land preservation purchase at Gaines' Mill battlefield, where this weekend, ranger-led tours will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battle.
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Traveler's Gear Box: KEEN Borrows A National Park Name For A Great Day Hiker
KEEN looked to the lofty national parks of Utah when it needed a name for one of its latest entries into the day hiker market, and came up with the Bryce, a stout light hiker with an interesting sole.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2012 8:54am
Cave Tours, Visits To Buffalo Jump, On Tap At Wind Cave National Park This Summer
Just because "cave" is part of Wind Cave National Park's name, that doesn't mean the only thing you can do at this South Dakota destination is go underground.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Zion Lodge Gains Prestigious Award For Sustainable Programs
Environmental programs Xanterra Parks & Resorts relies on in Zion National Park have earned the Zion Lodge a Gold certification from an independent firm that sets and measures sustainability standards for products, services, and companies.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Energy Department, National Park Service Team Up To Launch Alternative Fuel Vehicles
In a move to help the National Park System become more fuel efficient, the National Park Service and U.S. Department of Energy are partnering to bring alternative fuel vehicles to the parks.
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- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
NPS Issues Prospectus For Blue Ridge Parkway’s Northwest Trading Post
The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus soliciting bids for a 10-year contract for operation of Northwest Trading Post, a retail establishment near the mid-point of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway.
- By David and Kay Scott - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Trails I've Hiked: Upper Caprock Coulee Trail At Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The best vantage points to take in the grandeur of Theodore Roosevelt National Park are, quite understandably, up high. The Upper Caprock Coulee Trail takes you there, and along the way shows off some incredible badlands that so captivated Theodore Roosevelt.
Reader Participation Day: Given A Choice, Which State Would You Visit To Tour Its National Parks?
If you could visit only one state to tour its national parks, which state would it be? Would you head to Utah with its five "national parks," to California with its eight "national parks" and handful of other designated park units, or choose Maine with its one national park (Acadia), a stretch of Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and lone international historic site?
U.S. House Approves Legislation That Would Toss Aside Environmental Laws Protecting National Parks
A package of bills that would toss aside environmental laws and regulations protecting a wide number of national parks passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, though its prospects in the Senate were unclear.
Begging Red Fox A Traffic Hazard At San Juan Island National Historical Park
He's cute, and possibly charming, but a red fox that has been panhandling along the Cattle Point Road at San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington state has turned into a traffic hazard.
- By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2012 3:00am
National Parks Offer A Variety Of Kids’ Programs For The Summer
America’s national parks are a great place for kids to spend their free time during their summer vacation. Many parks offer educational programs, summer camps and special tours, and present an opportunity for parents to instill a love of nature and history into their children. This is a small sampling of some of these programs:
- By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2012 3:00am
Total Ban On Fires Instituted At Rocky Mountain National Park
With a massive wildlfire burning less than 50 miles to the east, officials at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado have instituted a park-wide ban on open fires, even those fueled by charcoal.
- By NPT Staff - June 18th, 2012 3:40pm
Hot, Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Canyonlands And Arches National Parks, Natural Bridges And Hovenweep National Monuments
If you're planning a visit to southeastern Utah's national parks, be aware that the Southwest's hot, dry conditions have led National Park Service officials to issue restrictions on open fires in Arches and Canyonlands national parks as well as Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments.
Piping Plovers Spur Closures At Assateague Island National Seashore
The arrival of Piping Plovers at Assateague Island National Seashore along the coasts of Maryland and Virginia has prompted a temporary closure to give the birds time to nest.
- By NPT Staff - June 18th, 2012 3:00am
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