Body of Penn State Student Recovered from Stream in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The body of a 20-year-old student from Penn State has been recovered from a deep pool in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Parks in the News
New Life for a Lighthouse at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The beacon atop the South Manitou Island Lighthouse in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been dark for years, but light is returning to the historic tower, thanks to a cooperative effort by the NPS and several generous partners.
- By Jim Burnett - May 22nd, 2009 10:18pm
Backcountry Repairs, Cleanup Scheduled For Mammoth Cave National Park
There will be quite a bit of activity in the backcountry of Mammoth Cave National Park during the next month as crews clean up from storms and make repairs to trails and bridges.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2009 11:04am
Remember, No Mardis Gras Beads or Dry Ice While Floating at Niobrara National Scenic River
Planning to spend some time paddling at Niobrara National Scenic River this summer? Don't forget your sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, and PFD. Oh, and leave the Mardi gras beads, dry ice, and Styrofoam cups and coolers at home.
New Shuttle Service Debuts at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park now have a new way to enjoy the area: the park is experimenting with a free shuttle around the park through the end of August.
- By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2009 3:21pm
Mules In Grand Canyon National Park: Should They Stay?
Mules in Grand Canyon National Park. They can be a bane, and they can be a beast of burden that makes your trek down into the abyss somewhat easier. Now park officials want to know if mules should continue to be utilized in the Grand Canyon.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2009 6:47pm
Dead Carp at Lake Mohave Make This Memorial Day Memorable for Wrong Reason
Lake Mohave is one of two large reservoirs at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the park, but this year's holiday has an unwelcome wrinkle for visitors to Lake Mohave: dead carp.
- By Jim Burnett - May 23rd, 2009 9:55am
Hiker Dies at Death Valley National Park
Death Valley unfortunately lived up to its name earlier this week, when an Ohio hiker failed to return from a day trip in the park.
- By Jim Burnett - May 22nd, 2009 9:46am
Historic Pear Trees and a Pig are Part of the Story at this Beautiful Island Park
There may not be any partridges in these pear trees, but they're some of the oldest surviving specimens in the country. They're located in a beautiful setting on an island, where a pig had a starring role in a key event in our nation's history.
- By Jim Burnett - May 21st, 2009 11:43am
Why Are Those Planes Flying Over Grand Canyon National Park This Weekend?
The U. S. Geological Survey is applying lessons learned from the recent debacle with Air Force One flying over New York City for a photo op. The scientists will be making some scientific overflights at Grand Canyon National Park for the next six days, and they're doing their best to inform the public in advance.
- By Jim Burnett - May 21st, 2009 4:36pm
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