Under The Willows | Yellowstone's Resilient Beavers
The call came during the 20th century's first decade: Did the Interior Department have any surplus beavers?
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am
Parks in the News
Kīlauea Resumes Its Eruptions At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
After a few weeks' break, the Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has resumed its eruptions with some spectacular lava fountains rising more than 160 feet into the sky.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 6th, 2023 10:36am
Grand Teton Backcountry Permits Available Next Week
Hoping to head to the high country of Grand Teton National Park this coming summer for a few days? Your journey begins next week, when backcountry permits become available online.
- By Compiled From N... - January 6th, 2023 2:30am
National Park Service Again Reversing Hunting Regs On National Preserves In Alaska
Once again the National Park Service is moving to reverse itself on hunting and trapping regulations in national preserves in Alaska, moving to ban controversial sport hunting practices such as using donuts or grease-soaked bread to lure bears within range.
- By Compiled From N... - January 6th, 2023 2:30am
National Parks Are Vital In Recovering Threatened And Endangered Species
Though national parks can play vital roles in helping species move off the threatened and endangered species lists, the challenges are mounting.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 25th, 2024 9:38am
GAOA Funds Will Be Used At Cape Cod National Seashore To Restore Landscapes
More than $8 million in Great American Outdoors Act funds will be used at Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts to demolish unnecessary structures and restore landscapes to their natural contours.
- By Compiled From N... - January 5th, 2023 2:30am
National Park Service Working To Bolster Special Agent Ranks
Top National Park Service officials say they are working to bolster the ranks of special agents in the National Park System, and has formed a task force to examine the matter and propose solutions.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2023 1:42pm
Details Of Investigation Into Foot Found In Yellowstone Hot Spring Released
In the days leading up to the discovery of a partial foot floating in a sneaker in a Yellowstone National Park hot spring, two shoe soles were pulled from the spring, possible clues that the California man linked to the foot might have fallen into the pool as much as a week before the foot was discovered.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2023 1:08pm
Bar Harbor Sued Over Effort To Reduce Cruise Ship Traffic
Bar Harbor, the main gateway to Acadia National Park in Maine, has been sued over local efforts to reduce cruise ship arrivals.
- By NPT Staff - January 4th, 2023 5:13am
Hunters Asked To Help Rid Axis Deer From Big Thicket National Preserve
Hunters who hold a valid license in Texas and have a permit for hunting in the Big Sandy Creek Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve can take as many nonnative axis deer that they come across.
- By Compiled From N... - January 3rd, 2023 2:30am
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