Wintry Weather Closes National Parks
A wintry mix of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures closed a number of national park sites across the country Monday.
- By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2024 12:01pm
Parks in the News
Acadia National Park's Jordan Pond Road Bridge To Be Rehabbed
The Jordan Pond Road bridge in Acadia National Park in Maine is scheduled to be rehabilitated beginning in March, and the Wildwood Entrance bridge is next in line for rehabilitation.
- By Compiled From N... - January 15th, 2024 2:30am
Lawsuit Filed To Block Data Center Next To Manassas National Battlefield
A lawsuit has been filed in a bid to halt a massive data processing center from being built next to Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia.
- By NPT Staff - January 14th, 2024 2:45am
Winter Storm Shutters Crater Lake National Park Facilities
A winter storm knocked out the communication system at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, forcing the closure of all facilities in the park.
- By Compiled From N... - January 13th, 2024 3:18pm
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Has Increased Its Entrance Fees
It's more expensive to get into Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan than it did a year ago.
- By Compiled From N... - January 13th, 2024 4:41am
National Park Service Closing Remote Developed Area At Hite, Utah
A remote outpost in southern Utah that has served visitors to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and motorists crossing the southern half of the state is closing temporarily on Monday due to the loss of a concessionaire, the National Park Service has announced.
- By Compiled From N... - January 12th, 2024 2:30am
Mesquite Spring Campground Reopens At Death Valley
Death Valley National Park reopened the Beatty Cutoff Road and Mesquite Spring Campground on Friday. These are the latest steps in the park’s recovery from massive flash floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary in August.
- By Compiled From N... - January 12th, 2024 2:30am
Great Basin National Park Getting A New Superintendent
The National Park Service has selected Ashley Adams to serve as superintendent of Great Basin National Park in Nevada.
- By Compiled From N... - January 12th, 2024 2:30am
Haleakalā National Park Summit District Closes Due To Severe Weather
The Summit District of Haleakalā National will be closed beginning at 3:00 am HST on January 12, 2024 due to hazardous and severe weather conditions until further notice.
- By Compiled From N... - January 11th, 2024 6:45pm
Dog Falls 60 Feet At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Rescued In Good Condition
A young dog that slipped her leash at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore fell 60 feet from a cliff near Miners Castle and, though forced to spend a cold night on a ledge, was rescued in good condition Thursday and reunited with her owners.
- By Compiled From N... - January 11th, 2024 5:57pm
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