Elevator Woes Strike Wind Cave National Park, Stop Cave Tours
Elevator woes have again hit Wind Cave National Park, forcing a stop in cave tours at least until early September.
- By NPT Staff - August 9th, 2023 10:29am
Parks in the News
Forest Restoration, Orphaned Gas Well Reclamation, Wildlife Projects Funded Across Park System
Millions of dollars are being distributed across the National Park System for projects ranging from forest restoration and fisheries improvements to orphaned gas well reclamation work and a battle to save native Hawaiian birds from extinction.
UPDATE | Biden Designates Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
President Biden on Tuesday designated Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona, a sprawling, nearly million-acre tract adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park known for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific, and historic resources and recreational opportunities.
Section Of Joshua Tree National Park Closed To Allow Bighorns Access To Water
A section of Joshua Tree National Park has been closed to visitors so desert bighorn sheep can have undisturbed access to a water hole.
- By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:45am
Research Sheds Light On Steamboat Geyser’s Eruptions, Past And Present
What can trees tell us about Steamboat Geyser’s history? Why do Steamboat’s seismic eruption signals vary seasonally? Get up to speed on two newly published research studies centered on the world’s tallest geyser.
- By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 2:30am
Civil War Miniatures Exhibition To Raise Funds For Civil War Flag
The Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation will partner with the Artist Preservation Group for its upcoming miniatures exhibition at the military park's Museum and Visitor Center on August 19-20 to raise funds to enable the park to conserve the 2nd North Carolina Infantry flag.
- By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:30am
Harmful Mix Of Pollutants Detected At Pipestone National Monument
A harmful mix of chemical and bacterial pollutants, including high levels of E. coli, were found in water samples taken from Pipestone Creek at Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota.
- By Compiled From N... - August 7th, 2023 1:13pm
Bear Skips Picnic Lunch At Denali National Park
A bear that stumbled upon picnickers in Denali National Park scared them off, but apparently found nothing to his liking for lunch.
- By Compiled From N... - August 7th, 2023 2:30am
Climate Change Temperatures Killing Death Valley's Bristlecones
Many visitors to Death Valley National Park think it's pretty cool to take a selfie in front of the digital thermometer in front of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. And this summer, with a string of 17 consecutive 120+° Fahrenheit days, there have been plenty of opportunities.
- By Compiled From N... - August 6th, 2023 2:45am
Area Closures At Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Due To Wildfire Risk
Some areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at most risk for wildfire will close to vehicles beginning Sunday, August 6 at 5 p.m., and campfires will be prohibited.
- By Compiled From N... - August 5th, 2023 6:15pm
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