Join A Ranger To Watch Raptors In Yellowstone National Park's Hayden Valley On Sept 10
A ranger will lead a raptor-watching program in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday, September 10.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm
Visit Your Park: Glacier Bay and Shenandoah National Parks Now in the Archives
If you haven't been checking the Visit Your Park section recently, know that two more parks have been added to the archives: Glacier Bay National Park and Shenandoah National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 4th, 2011 3:00am
Many National Parks Get The Indian Story Wrong
Earlier this year we ran a story by former Park Service historian Richard West Sellars that examined how fully the National Park Service at Fort Laramie National Historic Site recounts the history of the 19th Century Indian Wars. The following article from Robert Pahre takes a broader look at how the National Park Service interprets Native American history.
- By Bob Pahre - September 6th, 2011 11:57am
Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Elk At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Summer visits to Great Smoky Mountains National Park can reward you with ample sights of wildlife, from black bears and white-tailed deer to salamanders and hawks. But if it's elk you want to see, now is the time to head to the park's Cataloochee Valley.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2011 3:00am
Updated: Investigation Continues Into Yellowstone National Park Bear Mauling
An investigation continued Friday into the fatal mauling of a Michigan man in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, though efforts to trap the bear responsible have been unsuccessful.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2011 9:40am
Limited Access, Activities At Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras National Seashores
With the last holiday weekend of the summer rolling out today, National Park Service crews are trying to get as much open as possible at hurricane-ravaged Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras national seashores. Nevertheless, there will be limits on what you can do if you're visiting either this weekend.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 2nd, 2011 10:02am
Not Too Early To Book Winter Adventure At Yellowstone National Park
Sure, it's still August, and the hot, humid weather just won't stop in many sections of the country. You can envision cooler weather, though, by considering a winter trek to Yellowstone National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 2nd, 2011 3:00am
Mountain Lion Born In Santa Monica Mountains NRA Killed While Crossing Interstate Highway
A mountain lion born in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area a little more than a year ago was killed earlier this week when it was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 405.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm
Canadian Charged With Spray Painting Names Over Famous Rock Outcrop In Grand Canyon National Park
A Canadian man, reportedly hoping to impress his children 20 years from now, spray painted part of his name on a famous rock outcrop at Grand Canyon National Park, according to the ranger who interviewed him.
Wildfire Threat Leads To Trail Closure In Kolob Canyon Section of Zion National Park
With fire conditions increasing, and a wildfire already burning nearby, all trails in the Kolob Canyon area of Zion National Park have been closed to hikers.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2011 6:23pm
