Skier Dies in Fall At Rocky Mountain National Park
A Colorado man skiing in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado was killed when he slid 400-500 feet into rocks.
- By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2021 11:22am
Parks in the News
Man Reported Missing At Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park rangers had little to go on Monday in their search for a 27-year-old man who has been missing since last week.
- By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2021 9:45am
Grand Canyon Rangers Searching For Missing Texas Man
Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday were searching for a Texas man whose car was found on the South Rim three days ago.
- By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2021 9:13am
The Overlooked Promise Of The National Trails System
When we think about the National Park System, we don't always think of National Scenic Trails being part of the system, which is a huge mistake. Some of the country's greatest hiking trails are part of the system. Trails such as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the North Country National Scenic Trail, even the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2024 2:19pm
Executive Director Needed For Friends Of Virgin Islands National Park
A search is underway for an executive director for Friends of Virgin Islands National Park, a nonprofit organization that works raise funds and other resources to benefit Virgin Islands National Park.
- By NPT Staff - June 13th, 2021 1:45am
Drought Prompts Supplemental Water For Point Reyes National Seashore Elk
Point Reyes National Seashore in California is providing supplemental water to the Tomales Point Tule Elk Reserve at the seashore in response to historic drought conditions. Although some natural water sources continue to be available, these sources may dry if this year becomes the worst drought on record for Marin County as expected, the seashore said Friday in a release.
- By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2021 5:27pm
Yosemite National Park Proposing To Increase Camping Fees
Yosemite National Park is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping to enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park to better maintain facilities, enhance visitor services, and provide for better resource protection.
- By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2021 1:45am
Sampling Detects Variety Of Wastes, Some Hazardous To Humans, At Caneel Bay
A variety of wastes, some hazardous to humans, have been discovered by environmental sampling at the Caneel Bay Resort in Virgin Islands National Park, according to a draft report on the work.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2021 10:55am
National Park Service To Withdraw Proposal To Revise Regulations Governing The National Register Of Historic Places
In response to more than 3,200 comments received from the public and valued preservation partners, the National Park Service announced it is withdrawing its March 2019 proposal to revise regulations governing the listing of properties in the National Register of Historic Places.
Cane River Coffee And Conversation Open House
Cane River Creole National Historical Park and Cane River National Heritage Area invite the public to a coffee and conversation open house next Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the Texas & Pacific Railway Depot (Depot) located at 607 Trudeau Street. Visitors to the open house are encouraged to share their stories and tour the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot in Natchitoches, Louisiana. In addition, contractors will be on hand to record memories and identify key themes from the Depot's past.
- By Rebecca Latson - June 10th, 2021 1:45am
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