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Tornado Shreds Trees At Chickasaw National Recreation Area

On April 27, a tornado touched down south of Veterans Lake in Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It traveled northeast for 1.4 miles and was .5 miles wide. Most trees in the tornado’s path were uprooted or had their canopies sheared off. Very few were left unscathed.

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By Compiled From N... - May 8th, 2024 2:30am

National Park Service Might Open Acadia National Park To Sweetgrass Gathering

The National Park Service has released an environmental assessment that looks at the possibility of opening Acadia National Park to the gathering of sweetgrass for traditional purposes by enrolled members of the five federally recognized tribes in Maine.

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By Compiled From N... - May 8th, 2024 2:30am

Unpacking The Legacy Of Water Chemistry Research In Yellowstone National Park, 1883–Present

The record of water chemistry data in Yellowstone predates the development of the pH (acidity) scale! These data are a testament to hundreds of researchers who have contributed their expertise over nearly 150 years.

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By NPT Staff - May 7th, 2024 3:00am

National Park Service Will Protect Miccosukee Tribe Camp From Flooding

A tribal camp in the Everglades that could be impacted by efforts to restore the "river of grass" will be protected by the National Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - May 7th, 2024 2:30am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #74: The Midwest Edition

South Dakota has its fair share of units within the National Park System, several of which are within a couple hours’ (or less) drive time of each other. So this latest quiz and trivia piece is about some of those Midwest park units.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 6th, 2024 3:00am

Construction At Grandview Point In Canyonlands Will Cause Traffic Delays This Summer

Canyonlands National Park in Utah is embarking on a multi-year reconfiguration of Grand View Point parking lot to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety. Construction work this year will occur during a period of eight weeks in late summer between July and September.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2024 2:30am

Acadia National Park's Cadillac Summit Road Closed For Paving

The Cadillac Summit Road at Acadia National Park in Maine is scheduled to be closed to the public until Thursday morning for paving.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2024 2:30am

Seismic Unrest Settles Down At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

A reduction in seismic activity at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has settled down, leading to a reopening of areas of the park that had been closed.

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By Compiled From N... - May 5th, 2024 11:32am

National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 273 | Smokies Life

Smokies Life, which most of you who closely follow Great Smoky Mountains National Park know was previously known as the Great Smoky Mountains Association, produces educational and informational materials for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This week we’re joined by Laurel Rematore, the chief executive officer of Smokies Life, to discuss the name change as well as how her organization lends a big hand to the Park Service staff at Great Smoky.

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Wolverines Could Return To Colorado Following Passage Of Legislation

Wolverines could return to Colorado under legislation that cleared that state's legislature.

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By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2024 2:30am

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