Injuries Prove Fatal To Hiker Who Fell in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A 25-year-old Tennessean died Wednesday from injuries suffered nearly a month ago in a fall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Gen. Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge National Historical Park Being Restored
If you're planning a trip to Valley Forge National Historical Park and have hopes of touring General George Washington's headquarters, you might want to delay your visit. The stone house is closed to the public while workers perform an array of repairs.
By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 6:53am
National Park Quiz 31: World War II
This Sunday, December 7, is the 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and America’s entry into World War II. This week’s quiz will test your knowledge of the World War II-related events, activities, and commemorative aspects of the National Park System. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll fine you $25 and donate it to Honor Flight.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 6:53am
28 Years Ago, the National Park System Gained Millions of Acres
Imagine if the National Park System could grow, overnight, by 43 million acres. That's exactly what happened nearly three decades ago in a place called Alaska.
Climbing is Capped at Mount McKinley and Climbers are Left to Wonder What’s Next
The NPS has announced an annual cap of 1,500 on Mt. McKinley climbers. Officials believe that unchecked growth in McKinley climbing would lead to intolerable crowding, put too much strain on park resources, cause environmental problems, and compromise climber safety. Are caps on the way in other climbing parks?
Is Someone Missing in the Backcountry of Sequoia National Park?
A fairly well-stocked, but empty, campsite in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park has rangers wondering if someone is in trouble in the park.
Lawsuit Filed Over Museum Complex Approved Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
A federal lawsuit has been filed in a bid to halt a museum complex from being built on land surrounded on three sides by Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Reading the Fine Print – Did the NPS Ever Manage This National Monument?
The political and legal process required to create a new unit for the national park system can be long and complicated. In some cases, it's almost as difficult figuring out later exactly what happened in that process! That's the situation for a large national monument that's sometimes described as "another Yosemite." The question of the day is …was it ever part of the national park system?
Utah Man Dies in Fall at Zion National Park
A short fall in Zion National Park has killed a 55-year-old Utah man.
- November 30th, 2008
This Park Nourishes Its Forest Service Roots
This park celebrates its 93rd anniversary today, but the area was first protected in 1904 as part of the San Francisco Mountain Reserve. It's not in California, however, and it was managed by the U.S. Forest Service until 1934.
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