Fort McHenry Cannon Breech Failure After Weeklong Celebration
An historical reproduction cannon had a breech failure recently at Fort McHenry National Monument
- September 22nd, 2014
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UPDATED: Patagonia Stung First At Arches National Park, Stung Again At Capitol Reef National Park
It seemed like the perfect photo shoot: Two climbers making a "first ascent" on a route in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. Unfortunately for the climbers, not only did they install bolts into the rockface, which is against park system regulations, and also roll rocks down the slope, but they were recognizeable.
Volunteer Your Sweat To Clean Up Yosemite National Park
It's that time of year. Yep, time to volunteer your time and sweat to help clean up Yosemite National Park.
- September 22nd, 2014
Congaree National Park Has A Hog Gone Wild Problem
Yellowstone National Park has its lake trout problem, and Congaree National Park has a hog problem.
Savoring The Fruits Of Fall In The National Parks
There are endless ways to experience our magnificent national parks. We are surrounded by stunning scenery, awash in light and color. Our ears capture the rush of waterfalls in spring and elk bugling in autumn. Scents of crisp air, pines, and wildflowers greet us. Stick your feet into a mountain stream and feel the bonechilling temperatures, or touch the softness of a Pussytoes flower. These types of activities allow us yet another type of experience.
- September 21st, 2014
Photographer QT Luong Puts Focus On Acadia National Park
The grandeur of America’s national parks so inspired QT Luong, he quit a career in computer science, and embarked on a decades-long project to photograph all 59 parks, from Acadia National Park to Zion.
- September 21st, 2014
Kupe And The Corals
Coral reefs are some of the richest habitats in the world, providing home and grocery for scores of marine species. Too, they serve as storm buffers for the islands and mainlands they rim, and delight countless snorklers and scuba divers who explore them. A new children's book focuses on coral reefs, and how they're established.
18-Year-Old Visitor Dies In Fall From Going-to-the-Sun Road In Glacier National Park
It's not unusual to hear about falls leading to visitor deaths in mountainous parks, but those sad endings to a trip most often occur during activities such as mountaineering or even hiking. On September 18, an 18-year-old male died when he fell from an area along the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park.
Invasive Insects Killing Pines At Acadia National Park
A tiny, almost microscopic, insect is killing pine trees at Acadia National Park, where biologists and entomologists are trying to determine how widespread the infestation is and what can be done to slow it.
- September 20th, 2014
Five Incredible National Park Excursions By Boat
Most of us arrive in a national park by car, truck, or perhaps train, and then spend our visit either walking or driving around, stopping at scenic overlooks, exploring history, or searching for wildlife. One mode of transportation not to be overlooked, though, is watercraft. Here are five incredible national park excursions by boat that are worthy of your consideration.
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