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Joshua Tree Corrects Number Of Joshua Trees Taken Down During Shutdown

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith released an apology Friday evening regarding his earlier comments that two of the park's iconic Joshua trees were downed by vandals during the partial government shutdown earlier this year. One had been cut down prior to the shutdown, he said.

UPDATED | Damage Assessments, Cleanup, And Hiring Confront National Park Staff

A coyote that got a taste for human food from garbage strewn about Death Valley National Park during the partial government shutdown had to be put down by rangers after it repeatedly stopped traffic, while other coyotes and and two bobcats were seen approaching visitors in the park. Human visitors left other waste behind: an estimated half-ton of human waste on the landscape.

Acadia National Park Resumes Full Operations: With Some Caveats

With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Acadia National Park are in the process of resuming full operations. The safety and well-being of park employees and visitors is the top priority during this process. Based on the lengthy duration of the closure, it will take some time to fully assess current conditions, address potential safety issues, and return systems to normal operations.

Cape Cod National Seashore To Host Annual Winter Film Festival: Out Of The Vault—Audience Favorites Through The Years

Now in its 11th year, this year’s film festival features fan favorites from years past. Timeless classics will show on a theater-size screen with surround sound. Films will show at 1:30 pm at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham on six consecutive Sundays from February 3 to March 10. The auditorium is wheelchair accessible, and the movies are free, thanks to generous funding from Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Three Sentenced For Illegal Big Game Hunts In Wrangell-St. Elias National Park And Preserve

A multi-year interagency investigation has resulted in the conviction and sentencing of three men who violated the Lacey Act and other federal laws. During a recent court hearing, Casey Richardson, Jeffrey Harris, and Dale Lackner were each sentenced to serve five years of probation, ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution, and ordered to perform community service for hunting-related violations involving Dall sheep and brown bears in the park.