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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
Tracking Crime in National Parks Is Not An Exact Science By Any Means
Trying to assess the amount of crime that occurs across the National Park System seemingly is difficult at best because of inconsistent accounting and the spillover of crime from neighboring communities.
Staying Active In Congaree National Park
Ask most camping families to name national parks in the Southeast, you'll likely hear about Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee, Shenandoah National Parks in Virginia, and the Everglades in Florida. Most people have never heard of Congaree National Park in South Carolina. And that's not too surprising when you consider that little more than 122,000 folks visited the park last year.
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.
Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.
