Memorial Day Weekend Events Planned At Andersonville National Historic Site
A weekend of special activities is planned for Memorial Day Weekend at Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia.
- By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2017 2:02am
"Tiny House" Concept Reaches Gateway National Recreation Area
The "tiny house" concept that's such the rage, at least on HGTV, has reached Gateway National Recreation Area in the New York-New Jersey major metropolitan area.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2017 2:02am
UPDATED: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Reopens After Rockfall
A continuous stream of heavy sand and rock debris falling near the west tunnel entrance of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway has prompted Zion National Park officials to temporarily close the road.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2017 6:35pm
Spring Snowstorm Turns Rocky Mountain National Park Into Winter Wonderland
A potent spring snowstorm turned Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado into a winter wonderland, at one point shutting down parts of the park due to avalanche hazards, but in the end creating a mid-winter picture of serenity in places.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 5:22pm
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Visitors Cautioned About Bears
Bears and visitors are out and about in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee, and the visitors are being cautioned to watch out for the bears.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2017 3:00am
Zion Natural History Association Has A New Name
After more than eight decades, the official nonprofit partner of Zion National Park, Zion National History Association, has rebranded itself as Zion Natl Park Forever Project.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2017 2:03am
Geologist Sues National Park Service For Denying His Grand Canyon Research Permit, Claiming Religious Discrimination
A geologist who claims Grand Canyon National Park officials denied his request to collect rock samples from the floor of the park because of his Christian beliefs has sued the National Park Service on grounds that their decision was unconstitutional.
grca-snellingcomplaint.pdf
Sand Creek Massacre Observes Memorial Day Weekend With Special Evening Walk
A special evening walk will take place at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado in observance of the Memorial Day weekend.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2017 2:03am
Monitoring Climate Change Across The National Park System With Your Help
The changing climate is impacting national park lands in myriad ways, from raising sea levels that will inundate some coastal park units and exposing iconic tree species such as whitebark pines to crippling native and invasive species to altering migration patterns and forest makeup in ways detrimental to wildlife. Regardless of whether you believe climate change is human-driven, change is occurring and impacting the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - May 18th, 2017 3:00am
Plenty Of Memorial Day Weekend Programs To Enjoy At Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in California will offer a variety of ranger-guided activities during the Memorial Day weekend. Activities will include the ever-popular kayak programs, a “Walk-in-Time” excursion at the Tower House Historic District, and Stand-Up Paddleboard programs.
