Parks in the News

Work by Thomas Moran and Other Artists on Exhibit at Zion National Park

A temporary exhibit featuring work of Thomas Moran and 21 other nationally known artists is on display at Zion National Park through May 26, 2009.

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By Jim Burnett - April 28th, 2009 5:50pm

One Dead, Two Missing In Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park rangers recovered a young man's body Friday and were continuing efforts to find two other men missing since Thursday morning after the three jumped into the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch.

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By Jim Burnett - May 9th, 2009 8:51am

Yes, Yellowstone National Park Is Centered Atop A Living, Breathing Volcano

One of the most fascinating topics in the National Park System is Yellowstone National Park and its geothermal basement. Sometimes, as you're watching Old Faithful or walking through the Upper Geyser Basin, that the park is set atop a living and breathing volcano. Actually, a super volcano.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 23rd, 2009 5:12pm

A U.S. – Mexico International Park. Will This Long-Standing Idea Be Revived?

Will President Obama's recent visit to Mexico revive interest in a formal U.S. – Mexico International Park in the Big Bend area of Texas? Supporters of the idea hope so, but the plan, which dates back over seventy years, faces some challenges.

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By Jim Burnett - April 27th, 2009 6:56pm

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Bridge to Somewhere Stirs Debate at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

A proposed bridge at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the Atlanta area is stirring debate among local residents and government officials. Among the issues is the perceived potential for increased mountain bike use on and off of area trails.

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By Jim Burnett - April 28th, 2009 7:35pm

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More Low Water Woes at Lake Mead – but This Isn't the Worst Drought on Record for the Lake

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is one of the most heavily-visited units in the National Park System, and its two lakes are a magnet for recreationists. Falling water levels are requiring some changes that will affect visitors to the area, but the current drought isn't the worst to impact the lake—yet.

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By Jim Burnett - April 25th, 2009 5:05pm

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Car Clouter with a Cannon? Point Reyes National Seashore Case has an Unusual Twist

An investigation into several vehicle break-ins at Point Reyes National Seashore resulted in the arrest of a suspect, and then the case took an unusual twist: the man had a loaded, homemade cannon in the bed of his pickup.

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By Jim Burnett - April 28th, 2009 11:16am

Three Dead, Two Rescued, One Missing in Accident at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Authorities at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah continued to search for a missing boater after an accident on Lake Powell late last Saturday. Two members of group were rescued that afternoon and the bodies of three others have been recovered.

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By Jim Burnett - April 27th, 2009 10:08pm

Yampa River, Lifeblood To Dinosaur National Monument, Eyed for Water Diversions

Somewhat small in stature at just about 250 miles in length, the Yampa River that flows through Dinosaur National Monument is significant not just for its white-water rapids but for its unbridled flows. Not a single dam stands in the way of this river famous with rafters and the lifeblood for four species of endangered fish.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 21st, 2009 5:59pm

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That “America’s Marines” Commercial Shows Five NPS Units, Not Six

Nobody was able to correctly identify the NPS units in that Marine Corps commercial we invited you to look at. It’s not as simple as it seems. Here’s the solution.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 28th, 2009 10:30am

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