Fatal Fall At Acadia National Park
A 17-year-old male fell approximately 25 feet to his death near the Otter Cliff area in Acadia National Park on Friday, April 14, 2023.
- By Compiled From N... - April 14th, 2023 4:30pm
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Pavement Preservation Treatments Planned For Blue Ridge Parkway
Pavement preservation work at Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks, parking areas and picnic areas from milepost 294 to 384 (between Blowing Rock and Asheville) and milepost 394 to 443 (south of Asheville to Balsam Gap) is planned for the 2023 visitor season.
- By Compiled From N... - April 14th, 2023 3:00am
What’s Open, Reopening And Still Closed In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks
After massive flooding and crazy weather, it’s a good idea to learn what is still open, what is reopening, and what is closed in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
- By Compiled From N... - April 14th, 2023 3:00am
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Spring 2023 Opening Delayed
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening has been delayed until the wastewater treatment system in the area is completed and operational. Due to the heavy winter and difficult construction conditions, the new system will not be operational by April 28 as originally planned, the scheduled Mammoth Hotel opening date.
- By Compiled From N... - April 13th, 2023 3:00am
Acadia National Park Prepares For A Busy 2023 Season And Offers Five Top Tips
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Staff at Acadia National Park are preparing for a busy 2023 season. In addition to informing the public about openings and ongoing repair work, Acadia’s staff offers a list of the top five tips to ensure visitors enjoy a full park experience.
- By Compiled From N... - April 13th, 2023 3:00am
Bodie Lighthouse At Cape Hatteras Open For Climbing April 26
The Bodie Island Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Caorlina will be open for climbing this year beginning Wednesday, April 26. Rising 165 feet, the Bodie Island Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the third lighthouse to serve this area.
- By Compiled From N... - April 13th, 2023 2:30am
Death Valley National Park Goes Cashless
On June 1, 2023, Death Valley National Park will accept only credit or debit card payments for camping and entrance fees.
- By Compiled From N... - April 12th, 2023 11:00am
Illegal Off-Road Activity At Lake Roosevelt NRA
Law enforcement rangers were recently dispatched to illegal dirt bike and ATV activity on the drawdown at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
- By Compiled From N... - April 12th, 2023 9:00am
2023 Boat Tour And North Canoe Program Reservations Open In April At Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park staff announce ranger - led boat tours and North Canoe Voyage reservations open at 9:00 am CST on April 15 for the 2023 season.
GAOA Funds $27 Million In Repairs At Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park received approximately $27.4 million in project funds from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to address deferred maintenance and repair needs for the park’s buildings, structures, landscape, trails, signage, and monuments in order to improve the visitor experience.
- By Compiled From N... - April 11th, 2023 3:00am
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