Downed Power Line Sparks Fire in Yellowstone National Park
A downed power line has sparked a small fire in Yellowstone National Park and forced rangers to close a section of the Grand Loop Road north of Fishing Bridge.
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Telegraph Fire Closing in On Yosemite National Park
Firefighters are continuing to struggle with the so-called Telegraph Fire that's burning to the west of Yosemite National Park. While on Monday the fire was estimated to be burning 25-30 miles west of the park, it now is reported to be about 15 miles from the park's western boundary.
Should the National Park Service Drain the Capitol Reflecting Pool to Save Birds?
If you were a duck flying over Washington, D.C., you just might think the Capitol Reflecting Pool would be a pretty good place to splash down upon to give your weary wings a break. Unfortunately, it seems as if that murky pool of water has turned into a deadly disease-carrying environment for waterfowl.
Moron Commits Robbery in Lincoln Memorial Bookstore
Some people are just too stupid to be successful criminals. Consider, for example, the guy who was wearing a court-ordered monitoring device when he robbed a man at the Lincoln Memorial bookstore.
By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 11:50am
National Park System Quiz 13: Mountains
A mountain is “a natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass, generally steep sides, a discernible peak, and a height greater than that of a hill.” This week’s quiz will see how much you know about mountains in the national parks. Answers are at the end. No peaking, please.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 11:50am
NPS Director Bomar Extends Freeze on Fee Increases at National Parks
With hopes of luring more visitors to the National Park System, National Park Service Director Mary Bomar is extending a freeze on fee increases at the parks through the upcoming fiscal year.
Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Big Bend National Parks Benefit From Donations
In the last week, more than $3 million in donations and grants have been announced to help Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Big Bend national parks with a wide range of projects, from habitat restoration to trails work.
Lightning Strike Kills Park Visitor at a Sandy Hook Beach in Gateway National Recreation Area
A deadly lightning strike killed one visitor and injured two others Sunday afternoon on a Sandy Hook beach in Gateway National Recreation Area. The lightning hazard is worse than most people think, but putting lightning safety precautions into practice dramatically lowers the risk of injury and death.
Grand Teton National Park Will Celebrate National Astronomy Day on Aug. 3
If you've been lucky enough to visit Grand Teton National Park, you know how sparkling clear the skies can be at night. If you're lucky enough to visit Grand Teton this coming Sunday, you'll be able to take a close-up look at the celestial wonders overhead.
National Park Service and US Border Patrol to Share a New Operations Center at Lake Amistad National Recreation Area
The National Park Service and the U.S. Border Patrol have agreed to jointly fund and occupy a new 30,000 square-foot operations center at Lake Amistad National Recreation Area. Both agencies stand to gain a great deal. The new arrangement will not only consolidate and upgrade scattered facilities, but also foster interagency cooperation in an area of the U.S.-Mexican border that is difficult to manage and patrol.
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