Cleanup Dates Set For Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is hosting a river cleanup effort on March 31 and April 1 with the Ozark Heritage Project.
- By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2017 7:26am
Cyclists Will Have Right Of Way In Shenandoah National Park On April 23
Cyclists will have the right-of-way -- quite a bit, in fact -- on Skyline Drive through the northern district of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on April 23, when motorized vehicles will be restricted.
- By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2017 2:30am
$1 Million Enticement Not Enough To Get Outdoor Industry To Embrace Utah
A $1 million enticement from the Utah Legislature is not enough to convince the outdoor industry to overlook the state's anti-public lands stance and keep its lucrative convention in Salt Lake City.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 9th, 2017 7:22pm
Investigation Into Sexual Harassment At De Soto National Memorial Turns Up Number Of Problems
An investigation into sexual harassment charges against a management official at De Soto National Memorial in Florida not only found credence in the allegations, but also uncovered a number of other inappropriate issues for the manager, a report released Thursday said.
Road To Rainbow Park In Dinosaur National Monument Closed Due To Washout
Heavy rains have cut off access to the Rainbow Park Campground and boat ramp in Dinosaur National Monument, which closed the unpaved Rainbow Park/Island Park Road at the monument boundary in Utah after a ranger discovered it had washed out around a 6-foot culvert.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2017 3:05am
Cutting Infested Trees Has Suppressed Pine Beetles At Fire Island National Seashore
While parks are battling an aphid-like insect that is devastating Eastern hemlock stands, Fire Island National Seashore announced last week that cutting down infested trees has significantly diminished its population of invasive southern pine beetles, which can attack and kill pine trees in two to four months.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2017 2:45am
It's Maple Syrup Time At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society will present a maple sugaring demonstration at Millbrook Village in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2017 2:30am
Tour Group Caught Sneaking Into Closed Area At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
A tour guide based in France and his group of 13 were caught early Monday morning sneaking into the closed area at Halema‘uma‘u, the erupting summit crater of Kīlauea volcano in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
- By NPT Staff - March 8th, 2017 2:33pm
Cedar Breaks National Monument Designated An International Dark Sky Park
Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. This distinction recognizes Cedar Breaks as a sanctuary of natural darkness and for the opportunity it provides visitors to enjoy the night sky.
- By NPT Staff - March 8th, 2017 2:45am
Traveler's View: Interior Secretary Zinke Should Measure More Than Just Local Support When Weighing Bears Ears And Other National Monuments
A common, and surprising, thread runs through Grand Canyon, Olympic and Yellowstone national parks, as well as through Canyonlands, Grand Teton and Pinnacles national parks. They all faced measures of local opposition when talk arose about designating them.
