Canyonlands National Park

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #40 – September Notables

Canyonlands, Great Sand Dunes, Sequoia, and Guadalupe Mountains national parks were all established during the month of September. It’s also the birthday month for notable George Bird Grinnell. So, guess what this latest National Parks Quiz and Trivia piece is all about?

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By Rebecca Latson - November 6th, 2021 2:00am

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Some White-Knuckle Drives In The National Park System

It's one thing to have your throat go dry and your fingers clench the steering wheel when you're driving Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park, but even my Honda Shadow seemed a bit reluctant to go higher and higher on the road towards the park's Alpine Visitor Center.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 2nd, 2021 2:00am

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Photography In The National Parks: Capturing The Colors And Character Of Fall

Fall is that magical time of year when the air is crisp and clear and the leaves in many park units change from summer green to saturated shades of yellow, gold, orange and red. In this month’s column, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson discusses capturing those colors in your national park photography.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 19th, 2021 4:00am

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Humpback Chub Reclassified As Threatened Under Endangered Species Act

The humpback chub, a native to the Colorado River basin that long has struggled to survive, has made enough progress to be reclassified as a threatened, not endangered, species under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By NPT Staff - October 19th, 2021 1:45am

Drought Is Reshaping The National Park Landscape In Unprecedented Ways

Hot, dry weather caused by climate change is reshaping the landscape in many Western national parks, and bringing with it an uneasiness over how plants, animals and visitors will be impacted.

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By Jonathan Horwitz - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

National Parks Traveler Episode 131: The Water-Starved West

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Drought has gripped much of the Southwest for 20 years so far, maybe a little longer. The situation has seen Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area drop to about one-third of its full capacity, and Lake Mead downstream is running low, as well. Reduced flows below the Glen Canyon Dam into Grand Canyon National Park have impacted the ecology of that grand canyon and the recreational experience it long has offered.

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National Parks Traveler Checklist: Arches National Park

Arches National Park in Utah is of the size where you can see and do many things in a single day. Make the effort to spend more than one day to truly get a feel for this park with the “densest concentration of natural stone arches in the world.” If you are thinking of a trip to Arches, this Traveler’s Checklist will help you make the most of your red-rock adventures.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 16th, 2021 2:00am

National Parks Traveler Checklist: Bryce Canyon National Park

Planning a trip to a national park or other park unit? If you are traveling to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, this Traveler’s Checklist can provide a few helpful tips for you to make the most of your visit.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 7th, 2021 2:00am

Tighter Fire Restrictions In Place At Arches, Canyonlands National Parks

Hot, dry weather and baked vegetation have prompted tighter fire restrictions for visitors to Arches and Canyonlands national parks and other public lands in southeastern Utah.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2021 8:12am

Western National Parks Broiling Under Heat Wave

A brutal heat wave, coupled with a long-running drought, has many national parks in the Western half of the country enduring broiling temperatures and increased fire danger. Temperatures Wednesday at Death Valley National Park could reach 128 degrees at Furnace Creek, the National Park Service said, while fire danger at Grand Teton National Park inched up to "high."

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2021 3:44pm

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