The Wolves Within Voyageurs National Park
Unlike those at Yellowstone or Isle Royale, the wolves of Voyageurs National Park have always been there.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2024 2:30am
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Boil Water Advisory Issued For Kalaloch Area Of Olympic National Park
Due to a drop in pressure in the potable water distribution system, Olympic National Park in Washington state on Thursday issued a boil water advisory for the Kalaloch Lodge, Kalaloch Campground, and all park facilities in the Kalaloch area. Water samples have been collected and the boil water advisory is expected to be lifted within 24 to 48 hours.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2024 4:20pm
Following The Mormon National Historic Trail
A pilgrimage from persecution led the Latter-Day Saints along the Mormon Trail from Illionois to Salt Lake City in the Utah Territory.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 18th, 2024 2:30am
Kīlauea Continues A Smoldering Eruption Inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
A slow-moving smoldering eruption of Kīlauea volcano inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continued in a remote area of the park Tuesday morning.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2024 1:03pm
Medical Wastes Lead To Closure Of Beaches At Assateague Island National Seashore
Medical wastes washing ashore at Assateague Island National Seashore in Virginia and Maryland have led to a closure of all ocean-facing beaches to swimming or wading.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2024 10:30am
Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park To Close For Condition Assessment
Possible problems with the roof of the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park have prompted the National Park Service to close the venerable hotel in December to conduct a "comprehensive" assessment of the hotel's condition.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2024 2:30am
In Praise Of Pollinator Gardens At Two New Brunswick National Historic Sites
As far as pollinator gardens go, the one at St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site is barely bigger than a queen-sized bed. But that’s actually a good thing since it proves the point that anyone with access to an outdoor space — no matter how small — can create a garden and make a difference.
- By Jennifer Bain - September 12th, 2024 2:30am
The D.C. Park For People Who Love To Roller Skate And Fish
In the only U.S. national park with a roller-skating pavilion, Akiima Price strolls around the monthly Late Skate event making sure the community is happy. DJs provide the soundtrack as young skaters wobble in between adults with serious skills. Extended families watch from the sidelines. Vendors sell bubble tea and volunteers dole out apples and oranges. As always, skate rentals are free.
- By Jennifer Bain - September 11th, 2024 3:46am
Zion National Park Shuttle Vehicles All Electric
Zero-emission electric visitor transportation is now operational at Zion National Park as the park's fleet of shuttle buses is fully electric.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 7th, 2024 2:30am
Flash Flood Roars Through Frijoles Canyon At Bandelier National Monument
National Park Service staff at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico on Friday were assessing damage caused by a flash flood that roared through Frijoles Canyon.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2024 1:07pm
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