Parks in the News

Group Says National Park Service Will Miss Deadlines For Air Tour Plans

National parks across the country continue to lag behind a court-ordered schedule to complete air-tour management plans and are failing to conduct environmentally required studies as they develop those plans, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2022 2:30am

Bodies Of Two Climbers Spotted In Glacier National Park

Two Montana men who hoped to climb Dusty Star Mountain in Glacier National Park died in the attempt, with their bodies spotted Monday morning.

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By Compiled From N... - July 25th, 2022 2:00pm

Washburn Fire At Yosemite Expected To Spur Boom In Baby Sequoias

A baby boom of sequoia trees is expected in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias at Yosemite National Park thanks to the Washburn fire that burned close to the grove, according to park ecologists.

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By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2022 2:30am

Oak Fire Next To Threaten Yosemite National Park

A wildfire burning about a dozen miles west of Yosemite National Park is pumping huge clouds of smoke into Yosemite and raising concerns that it could threaten the park in the coming days.

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By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2022 3:19pm

NPS Seeks Public Comment For Sequoia And Kings Canyon Fire Mitigation EA

The NPS is initiating and seeking public comment on a KNP Complex Wildfire Tree Hazard Mitigation EA that will evaluate alternatives to minimize the threat to public safety and NPS infrastructure from tree hazards killed or otherwise damaged by the KNP Complex Wildfire.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2022 3:00am

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Water Conservation Measures Implemented At Grand Canyon’s South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. All concessions operations will switch to disposable dishes and utensils, alter menus to use less water for food prep and dish washing, adopt low water use for hotel room cleaning, and serve drinking water at restaurants by request only.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2022 3:00am

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Visitor Fatality On Chimneys Trail At Big Bend

On Thursday, July 21, at 7:45 PM, Big Bend National Park’s Communications Center received notice of a fatality along the Chimneys Trail. Rangers responded, and a deceased 75-year-old male from Houston was located approximately ½ mile from the trailhead. There was no obvious cause of death.

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By Compiled From N... - July 22nd, 2022 1:45pm

Full Greenbrier Area Closure Due To Flooding In Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed the Greenbrier area to all use due to additional road damage caused by an estimated three inches of rain occurring during the early morning hours on Thursday, July 21.

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By Compiled From N... - July 22nd, 2022 5:17am

Expect Delays Along The Teton Crest Trail Near Paintbrush Divide Summit

There will be intermittent 30-minute closures on a section of the Teton Crest Trail near the summit of Paintbrush Divide between July 21-26, August 4-9, and August 18-23. Visitors planning on hiking over Paintbrush Divide during these dates should expect delays in both directions.

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By Compiled From N... - July 22nd, 2022 3:00am

Around The Parks: Director Sams, Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest, Denim Ball, Puppy Cam

Looking around the National Park System, you can adopt a sea turtle nest at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, take in National Park Service Director Chuck Sams' discussion about climate challenges in the National Park System, plan to attend the Denim Ball on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or check out this year's litter of sled dog puppies at Denali National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 21st, 2022 2:30am

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