Sample The Old West At Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Interested in life in the Old West of the later 1800s? Plan a stop at Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site in Montana this summer.
- By NPT Staff - July 8th, 2014 2:26am
Parks in the News
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Proposing Rules For Firewood You Can Bring Into Park
Globalization is not just a sweeping economic trend, but also one involving insects that's been going on for decades, one that is a serious threat to national park forests. At Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee, officials are taking a step they hope will slow any infestation of non-native insects that can wreak havoc on native forests by proposing a rule that only heat-treated firewood can be brought into the park for campfires.
Interior Department Has Plan For Restoring Bison To Public, Tribal Landscapes
Bison, an iconic species of the Plains that once were nearly driven to extinction by the country's westward expansion, has rebounded greatly through conservation efforts over the past century, but more work to restore these animals to public and tribal lands remains to be done, according to an Interior Department report.
- By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2014 3:25am
Discriminating Explorer: Lake Hotel, Yellowstone National Park's Elegant Lady, Renovated And Invigorated
When Robert Reamer approached the task of remodeling a simple lodge in the still fledgling Yellowstone National Park, he had a backdrop of a sweeping lake rimmed by mountains that remained jacketed in snow well into summer. And yet, to draw Eastern society out to this wilderness, he realized he would need more to lure them than a stunningly beautiful setting.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Getting Back To Normal After Hurricane Arthur
Life is getting back to normal at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which dodged a bullet when Hurricane Arthur passed through the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2014 12:32pm
Body Found In Colorado River In Grand Canyon, Thought To Be Missing Passenger
A body recovered Friday from the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park was thought to be that of a commerical float trip passenger who vanished after falling off a ledge into the river a week ago.
- By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2014 6:21pm
Kayak Program Offered At Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Exploring national parks by water is a great way to get away from the crowds and out into the scenery. If you'd like to hone your skills for this type of adventure, rangers at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana will be offering a guided kayaking program this summer.
- By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2014 3:26am
"Seasons In The Smokies" To Premier In Mid-July
Seasons in the Smokies, the second in the Smoky Mountain Explorer Series from Great Smoky Mountains Association, will make its first appearance on the big screen during a premiere showing of the film Thursday, July 17.
- By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2014 3:26am
Cherry-Loving Bears Lead To Closure Of Gregory Bald Area At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bears have a sweet tooth, too. And that's why the Gregory Bald area at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been temporarily closed to humans. The reason is the cherry crop that has attracted black bears looking for a tasty meal.
Glacier Park, Inc. Announces Substantial Investment In The West Glacier Area
Glacier Park, Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of Arizona-based Viad Corporation, has announced it will make a substantial investment in the Glacier Park region by purchasing land and several businesses in the West Glacier and Apgar areas.
- By David and Kay Scott - July 3rd, 2014 4:25am
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