Two Drownings On Saturday At Glacier National Park
Two men drowned at separate locations in Glacier National Park on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
- By Compiled From N... - July 7th, 2024 3:59pm
Parks in the News
UPDATE | Dangerous Heat Baking Parts Of National Park System
Dangerous heat waves were reaching into the National Park System on Sunday, with Death Valley National Park told to expect a high temperature Sunday of 129° Fahrenheit, and parts of Sequoia National Park were eyeing 113°F.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2024 12:52pm
Padre Island National Seashore Closed As Beryl Turns Towards Gulf Coast
With Tropical storm Beryl and its growing fury turning towards the Gulf Coast of Texas, the National Park Service closed Padre Island National Seashore to the public.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2024 11:12am
Modified Transcanyon Waterline Construction Closures Begin October 2024 At Grand Canyon
The National Park Service is announcing modified closure dates of inner canyon trails and facilities to support the Transcanyon Waterline (TCWL) construction project beginning in October 2024.
Vandalism At Areas Within Cape Cod National Seashore
U.S. Park Rangers are investigating multiple incidents of destruction of property and vandalism at Cape Cod National Seashore in the area of Herring Cove Beach and the Wood End Marsh trail bike rack in Provincetown, MA between June 15, 2024-present.
- By Compiled From N... - July 5th, 2024 3:00am
190 Bushels Of Fruit Stolen And Trees Damaged At Whiskeytown NRA
National Park Law Enforcement is seeking help in solving the vandalism and theft which occurred when an individual or individuals stole over 190 bushels of unripe fruit from the apple and pear trees at the Tower House Historic District of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, damaging the trees and irrigation system in the process.
- By Compiled From N... - July 5th, 2024 3:00am
Agreement Signed For New National Park Reserve In Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is getting a new national park reserve thanks to an agreement signed this week. The creation of Pituamkek National Park Reserve will be the first national park reserve to contribute to Canada’s commitment to create 10 new national parks by 2026.
- By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2024 5:03am
Law Enforcement Involved In Shooting At Yellowstone National Park
During the early hours of Thursday morning July 4, there was a significant law enforcement incident at Canyon Village in the central part of Yellowstone National Park.
- By Compiled From N... - July 4th, 2024 12:45pm
First State National Historical Park Planning Trail System
National Park Service staff, citing a haphazard trail network at First State National Historical Park in Delaware, are proposing to "establish a cohesive and sustainable trail network" there and are seeking public comment on the proposal.
- By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2024 2:32am
Housing Complex Opens For Rocky Mountain National Park Employees And Others
A housing complex with 16 private bedrooms has opened for seasonal Rocky Mountain National Park employees and Rocky Mountain Conservancy staff.
- By Compiled From N... - July 4th, 2024 2:32am
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