UPDATE | Ranger Dies In Boating Accident At Voyageurs National Park
A law-enforcement ranger at Voyageurs National Park died Sunday while assisting a disabled vessel to shore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 8th, 2024 1:55pm
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Canyoneer Dies In Fall At Zion National Park
A canyoneer fell to his death near the exit of Heaps Canyon at Zion National Park, in Utah. Three other canyoneers were rescued in a joint operation with the Utah Department of Public Safety.
- By Rebecca Latson - October 6th, 2024 7:00pm
Commercial Vehicles' Efforts To Drive Newfound Gap Road In Great Smoky Leads To Closure
Attempts by commercial vehicles to cross Great Smoky Mountains National Park via the Newfound Gap Road, and accidents involving some that tried, have prompted the National Park Service to close the road overnight.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2024 12:30pm
De Soto National Memorial, Reeling From Hurricane Helene, In The Path Of Hurricane Milton
De Soto National Memorial, still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene, is directly in the path of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to reach Florida on Wednesday as a major hurricane.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2024 11:46am
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Plans To Move Ahead With Smaller Horse Relocation Plan
Wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be corralled for inspection, with 15 relocated out of the park. Wild horse advocates oppose the plan.
- By justin.housman - October 6th, 2024 2:50am
National Park Service Still Assessing Storm Damage Along Blue Ridge Parkway
Assessments of storm damage on the Blue Ridge Parkway have found significant, and in some cases castrophic, damage between mileposts 280 and 469, the National Park Service said Saturday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2024 2:45pm
Lava Beds National Monument Moving To Winter Hours
Lava Beds National Monument in California is transitioning to winter hours.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2024 2:30am
Photos Depict Tropical Storm Damage Along Blue Ridge Parkway
Images taken by National Park Service crews assessing damage from Tropical Storm Helene along the Blue Ridge Parkway illustrate just how devastating the storm was.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2024 12:09pm
Reclaiming Well Sites At Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve
The National Park Service is reclaiming seven oil and gas well sites within the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisisana.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2024 2:30am
Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim To Close For The Season
Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim facilities will begin day-use operations on October 16.
- By justin.housman - October 4th, 2024 2:15am
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