Winter Closes Roads At Dinosaur, Cedar Breaks National Monuments In Utah/Colorado
Recent snow storms have led to the closure of some roads at both Dinosaur National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument for the rest of the winter.
Dinosaur National Monument
Colorado River Basin Study: Where Do National Parks Fit In?
Seldom Seen Smith has to be rolling his eyes, and George Hayduke just might be thinking of calling the Monkey Wrench Gang back together. Why? A voluminous Interior Department report looking at how best to manage precious water resources in the Colorado River Basin largely ignores national parks the river flows through.
- December 18th, 2012
Go Take A Long Hike, It Really Will Help Your Mental Performance
Disconnect for a few days with a trip into the backcountry of your favorite national park and your creativity will flow, according to a study by psychologists.
How Might The National Park System Fare Under A "President Romney"?
With Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, vague on details concerning his plans for reducing the federal deficit and shrinking government, speculation is running heavy, and it's not encouraging for the National Park System.
Two Backcountry Campsites In Dinosaur National Monument Closed Due To Black Bear Activity
With black bears in Dinosaur National Monument working to put on pounds for the winter, monument officials have moved to close two backcountry campsites to prevent human encounters with the hungry bruins.
Traveler's Gear Box: DryDudz
River trips inherently involve getting wet. And then getting dry, and getting wet again. Throughout the day. So what you wear is critical to your comfort level throughout the day. And that's where DRYDudz come into play.
Aggressive Black Bear Put Down In Dinosaur National Monument
A black bear that began acting too comfortable with humans and their meals in DInosaur National Monument has been put down by park staff.
List Of "Most Endangered Rivers" Flows Through National Parks
A number of national parks are clustered around some of the 10 rivers whose health is being threatened by mining operations, pollution, dredging, proposed dams, and other impacts that American Rivers found them deserving to be listed as America's Most Endangered Rivers.
National Parks Week Offers You An Opportunity To Save On A Float Trip Through Canyonlands National Park or Dinosaur National Monument
National Parks Week, which kicks off Saturday, brings you an opportunity to save on a float trip through either Dinosaur National Monument or Canyonlands National Park with one of the oldest raft companies in the West.
Some Unusual National Park Raft Trips To Consider
There are raft trips, and then there are raft trips. Once upon a time the prime objective was to get wet and have fun while bucking rapids, but these days companies are getting more creative in the trips they offer. Yoga, anyone?
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