No Fishing with Hand Grenades in Afghanistan’s New National Park
Implausible as it may seem, the government of war-torn Afghanistan recently established the country’s first national park. It’s Band-e-Amir, and it’s not what you might think.
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Second Drowning In Two Days at Sequoia National Park Claims 14-Year-Old
For the second time in two days, in the same stretch of river, a young girl has drowned at Sequoia National Park.
Man Dies Within Sight of Longs Peak Summit In Rocky Mountain National Park
A Colorado man within sight of the summit of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park died Monday from a cardiac episode. It was not immediately known whether the 62-year-old from Durango, who was in the so-called "homestretch" area en route to the summit of the 14,259-foot peak, had summited.
Interior Secretary Moves to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park
Taking a step the Bush administration refused to take, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has issued a temporary ban on uranium mining on roughly 1 million acres surround Grand Canyon National Park.
Historic Touring Coach Returns to Mount Rainier to Stay
For twenty-five years in the 1900s, a Kenworth Touring Motor Coach transported visitors to Mount Rainier National Park. It made its last trip in 1962, but thanks to a generous donation, the historic vehicle is returning to the park to stay.
Traveler's Checklist - Glacier National Park
The native Blackfeet people called this area the "Shining Mountains" and the "Backbone of the World." Glacier National Park will celebrate its centennial next year, but any year is a great time to experience this park. These tips from the Traveler will help you make the most of your visit.
At Point Reyes, an Annual Festival Highlights Native American Crafts and Skills
The 29th annual Big Time Festival, a celebration of Native American crafts and skills, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Kule Loklo in Point Reyes National Seashore.
Enter the National Park Foundation's "Your Parks" Video Contest And Win An All-Expense Paid National Park Vacation
Think you're good with the video camera? Then enter the National Park Foundation's "Your Parks" contest and compete for an all-expense paid trip to the national park of your choice. As a bonus, if you're the winner you get to bring a friend along!
Eradicating Everglades Pythons Will be a Formidable Task
Federal officials are finally fast-tracking efforts to eradicate Burmese pythons from the Everglades. If this can be done, and that’s a very big if, it will take teamwork, technology, hard work, and good luck.
Take Care if You're Visiting Alaska National Parks, As Bears Aren't Being Bashful
Two recent bear incidents in national parks in Alaska should send a message to all visitors that they have to be particularly vigilant when traveling in bear country.
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
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