Missing Backpacker In Olympic National Park Turns Up
A backpacker reported missing in Olympic National Park in Washington last week has turned up.
- By Compiled From N... - June 11th, 2023 2:21pm
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Crews Battling Wildfire In Joshua Tree National Park
A wildfire burning in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park was being battled from the air and the ground Sunday. The fire, dubbed the Geology Fire for its proximity to Geology Tour Road, covered more than 1,000 acres and was 30 percent contained.
- By Compiled From N... - June 11th, 2023 2:46pm
National Park Service Hopes To Reopen Hurricane Ridge In Olympic National Park This Summer
Though no date has been set, the National Park Service at Olympic National Park hopes to reopen Hurricane Ridge to the public this summer.
License Plate Sales Generate $60,000 For Nēnē Monitoring Program At Hawai'i Volcanoes NationalPark
License plate sales in Hawai'i have generated $60,000 for the Nēnē Monitoring Program at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Helicopter Industry Lobbying Against Proposed Cuts In National Park Air Tours
National Park Service proposals to reduce, and even ban, air tours over four national parks are being fought by the Helicopter Association International, which has asked its members and supporters to file comments against the proposals.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 8th, 2023 1:38pm
Men Seen Harassing Bison Calf At Grand Teton National Park
Rangers are searching for two men seen harassing a bison calf in Grand Teton National Park.
- By Compiled From N... - June 8th, 2023 11:39am
Cross-Border Travel Between Glacier, Waterton Lakes National Parks To Resume
Cross-border travel between Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, is set to resume in the Goat Haunt area of Glacier later this month.
- By Compiled From N... - June 8th, 2023 2:45am
Sites Added To Reconstruction Era National Historic Network
The National Park Service has added eight sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, which connects sites that provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction. The Reconstruction Era (1861-1900) is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood periods in American History and includes stories of freedom, education and self-determination, according to the National Park Service.
- By Compiled From N... - June 8th, 2023 2:30am
Kīlauea Volcano Erupts At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
The Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park burst into a violent eruption shortly before dawn Wednesday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 7th, 2023 4:15pm
80-Year-Old Mountaineer Dies On Mount Rainier
An 80-year-old mountaineer attempting a solo climb of Mount Rainier was found dead five days after he was reported as overdue.
- By Compiled From N... - June 7th, 2023 10:31am
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