Solo Hiker Dies In Apparent Fall At Grand Teton National Park
A California man who set out to hike to a backcountry lake in Grand Teton National Park was found dead Tuesday of an apparent fall off a cliff.
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Olympic National Park Working On Long-Range Mountain Goat Management Plan
Mountain goats are spectacular animals, even iconic in places such as Glacier National Park, but they can cause problems in parks where they don't belong. At Olympic National Park, where a 1920s era introduction project brought non-native goats into the landscape, officials are embarking on a management plan for how to deal with the animals. Adding weight to the need for such a plan was the fatal goring of a hiker in the park four years ago.
Fire Restrictions Spreading In Western National Parks As Hot, Dry Conditions Persist
Mid-summer's arrival in western parts of the National Park System have been accompanied by restrictions on campfires in such parks as Sequoia, Mesa Verde, and Yosemite.
Photography In The National Parks: Leading Lines, Tight Compositions And One’s Point Of View
Opposites do attract...the viewer's eye. Rebecca Latson offers up a few more handy techniques for you to try out during your next visit to a national park.
Heading To Logan Pass At Glacier National Park? Bring Some Water!
With work on the water tank at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park ongoing this summer, it wouldn't hurt for you to stash a case of bottled water or, better yet, a 5-gallon water jug along with some refillable water bottles, in your rig when you head to the pass.
Traveler's View: Anti-Government Politicians Bear Watching This Election Year
How much federal land is too much? When it comes to the state level, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas believes 50.5 percent is too much. While he recently failed to force the federal government to reduce the size of its holdings, the Republican and other anti-government politicians bear watching, particularly with the coming fall elections.
Following Restoration, Mabry Mill To Reopen Along Blue Ridge Parkway
After many months of restoration work, the Mabry Mill along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be celebrated on July 31.
National Park Service Promotes Parks As Economic Engines
Once considered largely to be worthless, national parks today are economic engines that generate $26.5 billion for the nation's economy.
Rabies Turns Up In Bats At Grand Canyon National Park
Two bats at Grand Canyon National Park, including one that landed on a visitor who allowed it to crawl on their shorts and shirt for about 10 minutes, have tested positive for rabies, park officials said Sunday.
Traveler's View: Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Backcountry Fee Debate Points To Larger Problem
In a 25-page motion attacking not just the propriety but also the legality of a backcountry user fee at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a group of backpackers has not only asked that the fees be tossed out, but shined some light on the conundrum of how to afford our public lands.
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