Fire Restrictions Ban Campfires at Zion National Park
Dry conditions in the Southwest have prompted Zion National Park officials to institute fire restrictions, including a ban on campfires and smoking on trails.
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There's A New Way To Come Up For Air At Mammoth Cave National Park
What do you get with 54 tons of concrete, 3,500 stainless steel bolts, and 35,000 pounds of structural steel? A new way to head toward the surface at Mammoth Cave National Park.
Another Black Bear Put Down, This One In Yellowstone National Park
For the third time in a week a national park black bear has been killed, this time in Yellowstone National Park where rangers said the bruin posed a threat to visitors and park employees.
Park History: Coronado National Memorial Has Sister Parks in Mexico
Coronado National Memorial, which celebrated its 56th birthday on July 9, is situated on the Mexican border about 20 miles south of Sierra Vista. Coronado has two “sister parks” in Mexico. Hands-across-the-border partnerships like these produce many kinds of benefits.
Black Bears in Denali, Grand Teton National Parks Killed
Black bears in Denali and Grand Teton national parks recently were killed, one because it was acting aggressively, another because it obviously had come to associate humans with food.
Man Bitten at Saguaro National Park by Gila Monster
Not only shouldn't you pose next to bison in Yellowstone National Park, but if you're visiting Saguaro National Park don't try to make friends with poisonous gila monsters. That lesson was painfully delivered to a 24-year-old man.
Fire Restrictions Coming to Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
In light of the wildfires sweeping California, it was only a matter of time before fire restrictions started popping up in national parks in the state. So it should be no surprise that officials at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks are implementing some restrictions.
Comment Period Reopens on Whether National Park Visitors Can Arm Themselves
The comment period regarding a proposal to allow national park visitors to carry concealed weapons has been reopened.
By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 9:28am
National Park Quiz 10: Speak of the Devil
Is your toponymic acuity devilishly good? This week’s quiz will find out. Answers are at the end. It would be a sin to peek.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 9:28am
Climber’s Body May Remain Buried on Mount McKinley Summit in Denali National Park and Preserve
When a climber died on the Mount McKinley summit on July 4th, his companions buried his body in one of the least accessible places on the North American continent. It will probably stay there until at least next year, and might be left there for good.
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