Road Work Forces Our Intrepid Travelers To Detour Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Roadwork along the Blue Ridge Parkway forced our intrepid travelers to detour off the parkway, but the sidetrip proved worthwhile.
Ranger Ingenuity 401 - Horse Rescued from Canyon at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Urban firefighters have long been plagued by calls to rescue cats stranded in trees, but rangers at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area recently had a much bigger challenge: how to rescue an 1100-pound horse stranded in a canyon.
Reader Participation Day: Best and Worst Values in National Park Lodging
The quality and rates of national park lodges span a wide range from rustic cabins in several parks renting in the $60 - $80 range to suites at Yosemite’s Ahwahnee that rent for approximately $1,000 per night. The differences in service, amenities, comfort, and atmosphere are substantial, but is a night in an Ahwahnee suite worth ten nights in a cabin at Maswick on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim?
Belgian Climber Falls 100 Feet To His Death on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
A Belgian mountaineer leading an ascent up a technical section of Cassin Ridge on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park fell roughly 100 feet to his death when his anchor seemingly failed, park officials said Tuesday.
Young Grizzly Victim of of HIt-and-Run in Yellowstone National Park, Second Collision in a Week
A year-old grizzly has been killed in a hit-and-run accident along the western border of Yellowstone National Park, marking the second time in a week motorists have run into bears in the park.
Glacier National Park Officials Complete Revisions to Bear Management Plan, Guidelines
Revisions to Glacier National Park's bear management plan have been finalized, carrying with them hopes that better preventive steps and public education will result in fewer bears having to be put down.
Road Trip 2010: Report from the Pisgah Inn Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Pisgah Inn is the southernmost of the four national park lodging facilities on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Situated at 5,000 feet elevation, it enjoys mild summer temperatures and leafy views.
- By David and Kay Scott - June 13th, 2010 9:37am
Craters of the Moon National Monument Offers Wildflower Walks in June
Craters of the Moon National Monument is perhaps best-known for lava and its lunar-like terrain, but the park has some surprises as well, including over 600 types of plants. June is peak season for wildflowers in the area, and ranger-guided wildflower walks will be held at the park on June 12 and 19.
- By Jim Burnett - June 8th, 2010 1:41am
Free Fly Fishing Workshops at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Like to learn the basics of fly fishing? If you'll be in the Upper Midwest this coming weekend, perhaps you'd be interested in one of two free workshops are being offered at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, on the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- By Jim Burnett - June 8th, 2010 1:20am
On The Road Through The National Park System
We are beginning the ultimate 2010 road trip: North along the 469-mile length of the Blue Ridge Parkway followed by 105-mile-long Skyline Drive that winds through Shenandoah National Park. Then west to St. Joseph, Missouri, to follow the Oregon Trail to Oregon City, Oregon, before returning via the route followed by Lewis & Clark along the Columbia and Missouri rivers.
- By David and Kay Scott - June 7th, 2010 8:24am
