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Yellowstone's Rivers—Key To Monitoring Hydrothermal Activity

We often talk about monitoring Yellowstone. To most people, this implies tracking earthquake activity over time, or how the ground moves up and down, or how temperatures change due to thermal activity. But did you know that the river systems are also monitored? It turns out that tracking changes in river chemistry is a good way to identify overall changes in Yellowstone's hydrothermal system.

National Park Service Releases Proposal To Replace Ailing Water Line At Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park officials have a plan to fix the leak-prone Transcanyon Water Distribution Pipeline, but it won't be quick, will impact hikers in the park's Inner Gorge, could create a 41-acre footprint, and could cost Xanterra Parks & Resorts several million dollars in lost revenues.

3rd Annual Candlelight Tour Coming To Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is taking reservations for the preserve’s 3rd annual Candlelight Tour taking place on Saturday, November 10. All activities are free, but reservations are required for this event and fill up fast. You can call the visitor center at 620-273-8494 (hit 0) to make your free reservation.