Oklahoma Man Thought To Be Missing in Yellowstone National Park
A 25-year-old Oklahoma man is thought to be missing in Yellowstone National Park, officials said Tuesday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 6:10pm
Vandalism Leads to Closure of Ramp at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The unauthorized removal of vehicle blockades at Cape Hatteras National Seashore has prompted officials there to shut down a public access ramp near Buxton, North Carolina.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:51pm
Calving Glacier Injures Two Hikers In Glacier Bay National Park
Two hikers who were exploring the backcountry of Glacier Bay National Park are recovering today from injuries sustained when ice from a calving glacier struck them.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 11:34am
Got Time to Volunteer in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Great Opening At Clingmans Dome
Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and like to volunteer? If so, there's a great opening in the park at Clingmans Dome this summer.
Help Friends Groups Help the National Parks
Throughout the year my mailbox is filled with solicitations from various causes, among them national park-related events and projects. Here's a look at just some of the latest you might consider giving to.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:33am
Rangers Will Lead Walks to Explore Gettysburg National Military Park This Summer
Looking to learn more about Gettysburg National Military Park than what your guidebook says? Consider joining a ranger for a walking tour this summer of some of the park's most hallowed sites.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:01am
Two Killed By Backcountry Avalanche in Denali National Park and Preserve
Two men climbing in the Ruth Gorge area of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve were killed when an avalanche swept down upon them, park officials said Monday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 31st, 2010 1:54pm
Grizzly Bear Shot and Killed By Hikers In Denali National Park and Preserve
A grizzly bear that emerged from a thicket and charged two backpackers in the backcountry of Denali National Park and Preserve was shot and killed by one of the two who was carrying a .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, according to park officials.
The Hurricane Season Just Getting Underway is Likely to be Unusually Active
NOAA's hurricane forecast for the Atlantic Basin calls for an "active to extremely active" season that might very well yield a dozen or so hurricanes. One thing we'll be watching with apprehension is the effects these storms will have on the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 31st, 2010 3:59am
By the Numbers: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Memorial Day will see thousands of people converging on the National Mall. Many will visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and its iconic deep-vee black marble wall bearing the names of more than 58,000 American casualties.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 31st, 2010 3:55am
