Two Forest Fires Burning In Yosemite National Park
If you're planning to spend the holiday weekend in Yosemite National Park, you might run into smoky conditions on occasion due to two fires burning in the park.
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Senator From North Dakota Trying to Legislate Elk Management in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
A U.S. senator, unhappy with progress Theodore Roosevelt National Park officials are making on reducing the park's elk herd, is trying to legislate a hunt in the park to get the job done.
Does the Federal Government Really Want to Seize Six California State Parks?
The federal government has threatened to seize six California state parks if the Golden State temporarily closes them to cut costs and help close a serious budgetary gap. What’s the likelihood that the feds would actually do such a thing? Should Californians really care?
Two Children Have a Very Close Call at Grand Teton National Park
A family boating trip on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park nearly had a tragic ending earlier this week. Prompt emergency care saved the day, and the situation can serve as a reminder for others as the peak summer boating season begins.
Glorieta Pass Civil War Battlefield Finally Gets an Interpretive Trail
Now that New Mexico's Glorieta Pass Civil War Battlefield has an interpretive trail, visitors can take self-guided tours of the place where the “Gettysburg of the West” was fought.
By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:42am
National Park Mystery Photo 9: What Sort of Reviewing Stand Might This Be?
National parks weren't created only to protect spectacular scenery. Many cultural and historic treasures are protected by the National Park System. Which brings us to this week's Mystery Photo.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:42am
Land Swap Moves American Revolution Center Out of Valley Forge National Historical Park
In a surprising move that resolves a long-simmering feud, the proponents of the American Revolution Center have worked out a deal with the National Park Service to build the complex in Philadelphia at Independence National Historical Park and not in the middle of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Construction Shuts Off Some Access to Norris Geyser Basin In Yellowstone National Park
Ahhh summertime. The best time of year to visit national parks, and the time when most folks do just that. Unfortunately, if you're heading to Yellowstone National Park part of the Norris Geyser Basin is closed for about a month due to reconstruction of some 400 feet of boardwalk.
By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 10:57am
National Park Quiz 61: Heat
It’s July, so heat is as good a theme as any for this week’s quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you devise 101 simple experiments illustrating that heat is an unavoidable byproduct of work.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 10:57am
Watch Out For Construction Crews Around Bodie Island at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Heading to Cape Hatteras National Seashore this summer? Then you'll want to read the latest on this summer's construction activity around Bodie Island.
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