National Park Sites Reopening After Idalia
Many units of the National Park System that closed due to storm Idalia have either reopened or announced plans to reopen Friday.
- By Compiled From N... - August 31st, 2023 4:45pm
Parks in the News
Search Ongoing For Missing Climber At Glacier National Park
Search efforts were ongoing Thursday in Glacier National Park in Montana for Adam Fuselier, a 32-year-old man from Castle Pines, Colorado, who has been missing since Tuesday.
- By Compiled From N... - August 31st, 2023 12:17pm
Fishing Suspended At Shenandoah National Park
Low stream flows and warm waters have prompted a closure on all rivers and streams in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to fishing.
- By Compiled From N... - August 31st, 2023 12:00pm
"Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration" To Benefit Santa Monica Mountains NRA
Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass will present a solo show and sale benefitting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area from September 3 to October 29. The show, “Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration,” features handmade artwork and functional art glass inspired by the Western National Parks and Recreation Areas.
- By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2023 2:30am
More Than A Dozen Parks Closed By Idalia
Hurricane Idalia's charge across Florida on Wednesday prompted more than a dozen units of the National Park System to close in the face of forecasts calling for heavy rains, high winds, storm surges, and possibly tornadoes.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2023 1:39pm
Contract Issued To Bolster Tidal Basin At National Mall
A nearly $113 million contract has been awarded for work to rehabilitate the failing seawalls around a portion of the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.
- By Compiled From N... - August 30th, 2023 2:30am
National Park Service Launches Mi Parque, Mi Historia Campaign
The National Park Service has launched “Mi Parque, Mi Historia,” a campaign that invites Hispanic/Latino communities, families, and individuals to share their personal connection to parks and the outdoors.
- By Compiled From N... - August 30th, 2023 2:30am
Hurricane Idalia Prompting More National Park Closures
National Park System units along the Carolinas were making plans Tuesday to close before the remnants of Hurricane Idalia reached them.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2023 12:44pm
Ten Projects Land Funds To Support Protection Of America’s Native Cultures
The National Park Service is distributing $603,149 for 10 projects across the country to support the protection of America’s Native cultures.
- By Compiled From N... - August 29th, 2023 2:30am
Mormon Row Historic Structures Being Preserved At Grand Teton National Park
The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership to preserve and rehabilitate buildings at the historic Roy Chambers Homestead, which is part of the Mormon Row Historic District in Grand Teton National Park. The Mormon Row Road will be closed from north of Ditch Creek to south of the Roy Chambers site through October for renovation activities.
- By Compiled From N... - August 29th, 2023 2:30am
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