Bald Eagle Nesting in Voyageurs National Park Leads to Temporary Closures
Some portions of Voyageurs National Park have been placed off-limits, temporarily, to give nesting bald eagles a little peace and quiet while they raise their broods.
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Yosemite National Park To Install Large Solar Energy Complex At El Portal
The largest solar energy complex in the National Park System will be built just outside Yosemite National Park and, when operational, will essentially double the amount of electricity generated via renewable energy for the National Park Service's Pacific West Region.
Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service Show Citizens Can Make a Big Difference for Parks
In the National Park Service, the acronym "VIP" usually stands for "Volunteers in Parks," but recent awards confirm an alternative meaning could be "Very Impressive Performance." The recipients of the 2009 George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service were honored at a recent ceremony, and their work was impressive indeed.
French Climber Dies in Fall on Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
A French climber working his way up Mount McKinley fell to his death while trying to stop a sled holding his gear from sliding off a section of the West Buttress, according to Denali National Park and Preserve officials.
Oil Spill Starting To Impact Gulf Islands National Seashore
Impacts from the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico are starting to be seen at Gulf Islands National Seashore, where some birds have come in contact with the oil and tarballs are coming ashore in some areas.
Traveler's Checklist: Mesa Verde National Park
Situated on the Colorado Plateau in southwestern Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park offers a wonderful opportunity to experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. The park's numerous archeological sites, including renowned Cliff Palace, are some of the most significant and best-preserved in the U.S.
By The Numbers: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
When you start looking at the numbers associated with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the "national park" that boasts the greatest visitation year after year after year, it's easy to get numbed. From the millions of dollars this park receives, and generates in tourism, to the number of visitors each year, Great Smoky is an over-achiever.
It's Darker in Big Bend National Park, Thanks to a Light Reduction Project in the Chisos Basin
Big Bend National Park has long been known as a great place to enjoy the night sky, and thanks to a recently completed project, nighttime has gotten even darker, especially around the park's main developed area in the Chisos Basin.
New Website Makes It Easy To Follow and Explore National Trails System
With National Trails Day coming up June 5, there's a great website that can help you explore the National Trails System and plan your next hike.
An Idea in Trouble: Thoughts about the Future of Traditional National Parks in the United States
Historians point out that ideas, and the organizations associated with them, sometimes age and lose their relevance. Today, as the National Park Service (NPS) approaches the centennial of its establishment, the agency faces huge potential problems with its founding mission and subsequent land management policies.
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