National Park Mystery Spot 12: It Desperately Needs More Paint
To identify this month's mystery spot you'll need to dig deep for hidden meanings.
- By Bob Janiskee - November 1st, 2011 8:54am
Mark Your Calendars: Cape Cod National Seashore Celebrates "Highlands Fest" July 10
Mid-July travelers to Cape Cod National Seashore should consider attending the Highlands Fest: Reflections of the Coast, a festival that melds art, education, science, and volunteerism.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2010 2:23am
Joshua Tree National Park Closing Some Campgrounds During the Slow Summer Season
With the high heat of summer setting in over Joshua Tree National Park, officials are closing some of their campgrounds for the coming months due to the usual lack of campers.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2010 2:20am
Still No Resolution In Hunt For Missing Man in Yellowstone National Park
Search efforts are ongoing in Yellowstone National Park for an Oklahoma man who is thought to have vanished into the park's backcountry during the long Memorial Day weekend.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2010 2:13am
A Former President, His Retreat, and Shenandoah National Park
On Monday we checked out of the Skyland Resort, drove ten miles south on Skyline Drive through the gorgeous countryside of Shenandoah National Park, and checked into Big Meadows Lodge. Talk about a hard day on the road.
- By David and Kay Scott - June 16th, 2010 2:08am
Land Deal Closes The Book On the New World Mine Proposed on Yellowstone National Park's Doorstep
Fourteen years after the Clinton White House stepped in to halt a gold mine from being built on the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park, a final piece of the settlement puzzle has been put into place with the purchase of nearly 800 acres of private lands.
Thieves Make Off With Wagon Wheels From Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Wagon wheel rustlers? That seems to be the case at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, where thieves have made off with six wagon wheels from two historic wagons that have been on display at the Hornbek homestead.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2010 1:40pm
Let's Stay Safe In the National Parks This Summer, Okay?
Summer's arrival and the height of the vacation season is filling the National Park System with folks and families looking to relax, kick back, and enjoy being together in fabulous settings. Let's just not forget to be safe out there, though.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2010 2:58am
Get to Know What Search and Rescue On Mount McKinley in Denali National Park Is All About
With the climbing season on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve winding down, the park's climbing rangers soon will get a well-deserved break from their search-and-rescue missions. The following video lets you better understand the dedication, demands, and talents of a group of rangers who put their lives on the line daily for others in need.
Great Strides Being Made in Recovering Island Fox at Channel Islands National Park
Since 1999, when fewer than 100 island fox were thought to inhabit Channel Islands National Park, a recovery program has brought the species to nearly full recovery on the park's islands.
