Park History: Crater Lake National Park
With waters that shimmer azure and forested flanks, the cataclysmic birth of Crater Lake National Park is usually little more than an afterthought for most visitors to this jewel.
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1930s-Era Explosives Safely Removed from Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave
Explosives experts have safely removed the remnants of 1930s-era explosives that were found late last week in Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave.
Power Plant Proposed Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park Put Off
A 500-megawatt power plant proposed to be built roughly 60 miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park has been pulled off the table due to uncertainties over how pending climate-change legislation will impact carbon dioxide emissions.
University Professor Missing in Canyonlands National Park
May is one of the more enjoyable months to visit Canyonlands National Park in southern Utah, but for a college professor from Minnesota a backcountry trek apparently has gone amiss.
Closed to the Public For Nearly a Year, Artist Point in Yellowstone National Park is Reopening
After months of restoration and rehabilitation work, Artist Point is ready to once again offer visitors to Yellowstone National Park expansive views of the Lower Falls that so inspired Thomas Moran more than a century ago.
Tioga Road Opens Through Yosemite National Park's High Country, Half Dome Cables Up
Further proof that spring has arrived in the West is word that the Tioga Road across the high country of Yosemite National Park is now open. And, the cables that run to the summit of Half Dome also are in place for intrepid hikers.
By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 6:33am
National Park Quiz 3: Bridges
Bridges are among the most favored of all human structures. They serve us well, make a bold visual statement, and open the door to a storehouse of memories. Who doesn’t admire the elegant lines of a suspension bridge? Who can look at a covered bridge without thinking of a time when life was simpler and slower and friendlier? This week's quiz will find out how much you know about the bridges and bridge-related things in our national parks. Answers are at the end. No peeking.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 6:33am
Most, But Not All, Of Olympic National Park Within Reach For Memorial Day Weekend
The aftermath of a tough winter can be seen throughout Olympic National Park, but officials say most of the park should be accessible for visitors during the coming Memorial Day Weekend.
Free Shuttle Buses Will Make It Easier To Visit The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
Negotiating the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park during the busy summer season can be a nightmare if you're trying to find a parking spot or crossing the road. With hopes of making it a bit easier this year, the National Park Service is implementing a free shuttle service from Tusayan to the South Rim.
Facilities at Mount Rainier National Park Slow to Open Due to Heavy Snowpack
You can add Mount Rainier National Park to the growing list of Western parks where this past winter's heavy snowfall is pushing back the openings of campgrounds and even some roads.
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