Congressman Accuses Sec. Kempthorne of Pandering to NRA on Gun Issue
Congressman Raul Grijalva, who heads the House subcommittee on national parks, is accusing Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne of pandering to the National Rifle Association.
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Search Scaled Back for Climbers Missing On Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
After four days of overflights rangers in Denali National Park and Preserve are scaling back their search for two Japanese climbers missing on Mount McKinley.
Yosemite National Park Waterfalls Approaching Full Throttle
Thanks to this past winter's hefty snowpack, the now-melting snow is accelerating the intensity of Yosemite National Park's waterfalls. If you're fortunate enough to have the time to visit the park, a trip to the Yosemite Valley in the coming weeks should reward you with an incredible display of the park's waterworks.
Development of Valley Forge National Historical Park Inholding Gets Green Light from Planners
Despite opposition from the National Park Service and park advocacy groups, a development proposed for land bounded on three sides by Valley Forge National Historic Park has been given the green light by community planners.
Missing Couple Found in Grand Canyon National Park
A Salt Lake City couple that got turned around in a remote and rugged section of Grand Canyon National Park has been found. Park rangers plan to interview them today to find out exactly what happened.
"BioBlitz" Coming to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
When people talk about national parks, the discussion usually revolves around vacations, not biodiversity. And yet, America's national parks are biodiversity sinks. How extensive those sinks are, well, that's a good question. It's one researchers are trying to answer through All Taxa Biodiversity Inventories.
By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 11:13am
National Park Quiz 4: Beaches
Swimsuit season is nearly here. Are you ready for the beach? There are loads of beaches in the national parks -- even a few “clothing optional” ones for people who don’t like tan lines. This week's quiz will assess your knowledge of all kinds of beaches in the national parks. Answers are at the end. No peeking.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 11:13am
Search on For Overdue Hikers In Grand Canyon National Park
A search is under way in Grand Canyon National Park for two Salt Lake City residents who are thought to have headed into the western portion of the park for a 45-mile backpacking trek.
Improving Weather Aids Search for Missing Climbers on Mount McKinley
Improving weather Monday was welcomed by National Park Service rangers searching for two overdue climbers on Cassin Ridge of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beaches Among Country's Best
Perhaps you’ve noticed that Cape Hatteras National Seashore has made the top ten in Dr. Beach’s 2008 list of America’s Best Beaches. To put a finer point on it, Cape Hatteras Beach is ranked number eight.
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