Cathedral Fire in Grand Teton National Park 50 Percent Contained
Firefighters were making good progress today on a 40-acre blaze burning not far from the Teton Park Road in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, according to park officials.
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Update: SPOT To The Rescue: Hiker With Broken Leg Summons Help With SPOT
There's another happy SPOT customer in the world today. A hiker who slid on a snowfield in Rocky Mountain National Park and broke his leg was able to summon rescuers with this pocket-sized emergency beacon.
Odds and Ends from Around the National Park System
A climbing death in Yosemite, a new recreation site at the Delaware Water Gap NRA, and a question on whether to force climbers to wear helmets are among the odds and ends that have recently crossed our computer screens.
Arches National Park Developing Formal Climbing, Canyoneering Management Plan
Hard to believe, what with all the incredible geology with its borders, but Arches National Park never really has had a formal climbing and canyoneering management plan. Well, that soon will be rectified.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's Latest Lecture Focuses on A Backwoods Convenience
Call it a loo, a latrine, an outhouse, vault toilet or privy, but when you're out hiking or paddling a national park's backcountry and you have to answer the call of nature, it's awful nice not to have to squat over a cathole.
Free Ranger-Led Summer Bike Tours at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Like to tour some of the backs roads at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by bicycle, and pick up some information from a ranger along the way? The park is offering free, ranger-led bike tours two days a week through September 2.
Teamwork Pays Off in Three Mass Casualty Incidents at Great Smoky Mountains NP
Incidents with multiple injuries can present a test for emergency services even in cities, but such situations can be especially challenging in the rural or remote areas found in many parks. Teamwork and advance planning paid off when Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced three mass casualty incidents during a recent span of five days.
Crews Battling Fire In Grand Teton National Park
Firefighters were trying Wednesday to get the upper hand on a fire that was spotted not far off the Teton Park Road in Grand Teton National Park.
- July 14th, 2010
By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 6:44am
National Park Quiz 84: Ringer II
Nine of these ten statements are true. Can you tell which one is not?
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 6:44am
European Rabbits Facing Death Sentence at San Juan Island National Historical Park
Where's Elmer Fudd when you need him? Although, the folks at San Juan Island National Historical Park, who have a rabbit problem on their hands, could use a hunter who's a little more successful than Bugs Bunny's archenemy ever was.
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