Wildfires Prompt Closures At Sequoia National Park
Wildfires sparked by lightning strikes have prompted some closures at Sequoia National Park in California, including that of a section of the Generals Highway.
- September 11th, 2021
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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.
A 1.3-Million-Acre Approach To Preserving Nature
A soaring, 1.3-million-acre swath of the High Sierra would make a wonderful addition to the National Park System, one that could help slow the sixth mass extinction, forward the Biden administration's 30 by 30 initiative, and possibly even help the fight with climate change.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2021
Death In The Parks | Sequoia, Big South Fork, Obed Wild And Scenic
The body of a hiker gone missing in Sequoia National Park three weeks ago has been recovered not far from where he was last seen, while Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Obed Wild and Scenic River also recorded visitor fatalities.
Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks Working On Accessibility Improvements
Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks can offer a demanding landscape if you require a wheelchair or other aid in getting around the park and its facilities or reading interpretive displays. Park staff realizes that, and is working on plans to improve access and interpretation to some of the parks' wonders.
Coalition Strives To Save Giant Sequoias From Wildfire, Climate Change
In the wake of the loss of perhaps 10,600 giant sequoia trees to last year's Castle Fire in California, a multi-agency coalition has formed in a bid to reduce fire risks to the towering, emblematic forests and seek solutions to crippling drought that also places the trees in jeopardy.
Around The Parks: Campfires, Wildfires, Graffiti, Bus Schedules, And New Superintendents
There is always something going on around the National Park System, and summer is an especially busy – and sometimes dangerous – time.
Traveler Special Report: Drought, Heat Taking A Toll On National Parks In Southwest
The National Park Service plans for a warmer, drier future but record drought in the Southwest shows there’s no time to spare. National Parks Traveler is producing a multi-part series of articles this summer exploring the effects of climate change on the National Park System’s landscapes, wildlife, economics, and planning.
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #33 – The Sequoia And Kings Canyon Edition
Just how much do you know about the awe-inspiring trees and scenery in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks? Test your knowledge with this latest quiz and trivia piece and maybe learn a little bit, too.
Campfire And Smoking Ban Coming To Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks
Park-wide campfire and smoking bans will take effect Thursday at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks in California due to extreme fire danger.
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