Which Is More Hazardous To Yellowstone Visitors, Wildlife Or Hot Springs?
More people have died in hot springs accidents in Yellowstone National Park than from wildlife encounters.
- By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2023 2:30am
Parks in the News
Biden Administration Cancels Seven Oil And Gas Leases In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Taking advantage of what the Biden administration maintains were "legal deficiencies" in oil and gas leases in the Artcic National Wildlife Refuge granted by the Trump administration, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Wednesday canceled seven leases there while the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a proposed regulation to rewrite oil and gas leasing operations for the nearby National Petroleum Reserve No. 4 that would "ensure maximum protection" for more than 13 million acres in the reserve.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2023 4:43pm
Testing Shows Phantom Ranch Water OK To Drink At Grand Canyon
Water at Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park that had shown to carry e.Coli bacteria late last month is once again safe to drink and cook with and the boil water advisory that had been issued has been lifted, a park release said Wednesday.
- By Compiled From N... - September 6th, 2023 1:25pm
Glacier National Park Heading Into Seasonal Operation Changes
As the autumn season approaches, operations in Glacier National Park in Montana will start winding down.
- By Compiled From N... - September 6th, 2023 2:30am
Water Conservation Measures Ordered For Grand Canyon's South Rim
Renewed water woes at Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday forced conservation measures to be implemented on the South Rim, where water supplies have dipped due to pumping problems.
- By Compiled From N... - September 5th, 2023 11:32am
Everglades Visitors Getting New Lodging Option
Anybody who has ever camped at Flamingo in the Everglades has first hand experience with the relentless hordes of mosquitos. As a tent camper I’ve had mosquitos practically carry me away even in January. But there is now a more civilized Everglades alternative.
- By Fred Mays - September 6th, 2023 9:01am
Reopening Of Death Valley National Park Will Take Time
There is no date for reopening storm-battered Death Valley National Park, and it might take until December to fully repair all the damage to roads done by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary last month.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2023 9:04am
Body Of Missing Climber Found In Glacier National Park
The body of a missing climber in Glacier National Park in Montana was found late Friday morning. A park release said searchers found the body of Adam Fuselier, 32, from Castle Pines, Colorado, about 11 a.m.
- By Compiled From N... - September 1st, 2023 5:05pm
Stretch Of Beach Temporarily Closed At Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras National Seashore temporarily closed a stretch of beach due to substantial post-storm beach erosion and strong smell of fuel.
- By Compiled From N... - September 1st, 2023 2:00pm
Search Underway In Shenandoah National Park
A search is underway in Shenandoah National Park for Jerry Bailey. Mr. Bailey was reported missing to Shenandoah National Park Rangers early September 1, 2023. His backpack was found in Pinefield Hut off Skyline Drive near mile 75.2.
- By Compiled From N... - September 1st, 2023 2:00pm
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