Parks in the News

Should the National Park Service Drain the Capitol Reflecting Pool to Save Birds?

If you were a duck flying over Washington, D.C., you just might think the Capitol Reflecting Pool would be a pretty good place to splash down upon to give your weary wings a break. Unfortunately, it seems as if that murky pool of water has turned into a deadly disease-carrying environment for waterfowl.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 25th, 2011 7:49pm

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Moron Commits Robbery in Lincoln Memorial Bookstore

Some people are just too stupid to be successful criminals. Consider, for example, the guy who was wearing a court-ordered monitoring device when he robbed a man at the Lincoln Memorial bookstore.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 30th, 2008 5:26pm

NPS Director Bomar Extends Freeze on Fee Increases at National Parks

With hopes of luring more visitors to the National Park System, National Park Service Director Mary Bomar is extending a freeze on fee increases at the parks through the upcoming fiscal year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2008 2:48pm

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Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Big Bend National Parks Benefit From Donations

In the last week, more than $3 million in donations and grants have been announced to help Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Big Bend national parks with a wide range of projects, from habitat restoration to trails work.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2008 2:41pm

Grand Teton National Park Will Celebrate National Astronomy Day on Aug. 3

If you've been lucky enough to visit Grand Teton National Park, you know how sparkling clear the skies can be at night. If you're lucky enough to visit Grand Teton this coming Sunday, you'll be able to take a close-up look at the celestial wonders overhead.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2008 7:41pm

National Park Service and US Border Patrol to Share a New Operations Center at Lake Amistad National Recreation Area

The National Park Service and the U.S. Border Patrol have agreed to jointly fund and occupy a new 30,000 square-foot operations center at Lake Amistad National Recreation Area. Both agencies stand to gain a great deal. The new arrangement will not only consolidate and upgrade scattered facilities, but also foster interagency cooperation in an area of the U.S.-Mexican border that is difficult to manage and patrol.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 30th, 2008 5:29pm

"Telegraph Fire" Having Minimal Impacts on Yosemite National Park

A wildfire burning west of Yosemite National Park has forced operations in the Yosemite Valley to run off of generators, and smoke is cutting visibility in some areas of the park. However, everything remains open in the park and all roads leading to it remain open.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2008 2:52pm

Rookie Firefighter from Olympic National Park Killed by Falling Tree in California

An 18-year-old hired at Olympic National Park in June to fight fires has been killed on the fire-lines in California. Andrew "Andy" Palmer died shortly after a tree fell on him during his team's first day on the fire.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2008 10:05pm

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Second Black Bear Euthanized In Yellowstone National Park

For the second time this summer a black bear in Yellowstone National Park has been put down for developing too great a taste for human food. Park officials say the bear was killed after breaking into the backpacks of a "large group" of hikers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 25th, 2008 10:09am

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At Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Things are Not Always as They Seem

A Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area visitor summoned police after spotting a group of armed men apparently getting ready to execute a handcuffed man. Quickly arriving on the scene, police officers arrested one guy and gave the others tickets and a stern lecture.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 30th, 2008 5:44pm

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