Mi'kmaq Hope To Protect Part Of Prince Edward Island
The proposed Pituamkek National Park Reserve in Prince Edward Island is one step closer to reality.
- By Jennifer Bain - February 1st, 2022 2:15am
National Park Service Rethinking How Best To Manage Yellowstone Bison
"New scientific information and changed circumstances" have prompted the National Park Service to reconsider how best to manage bison in Yellowstone National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2022 2:13pm
PEER: Ironman Competition Eyed For Blue Ridge Parkway Conflicts With NPS Policies
A proposal to close a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in June for an Ironman competition runs counter to National Park Service policies and regulations, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2022 2:30am
New Parks Canada Minister Told To Create More Parks
The new federal minister responsible for Parks Canada has been told to create new national parks, national urban parks and national marine conservation areas. Steven Guilbeault got his marching orders in a Dec. 16 mandate letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- By Jennifer Bain - January 31st, 2022 2:15am
Death Valley National Park Staff Mulling Improvements To Stovepipe Wells
Staff at Death Valley National Park is looking at a number of improvements for the Stovepipe Wells area, ranging from improved wastewater treatment systems and drinking water treatment upgrades to improvements to the campground there.
- By Compiled From N... - January 30th, 2022 2:30am
Saguaro National Park Offering Guided Hikes In February
Saguaro National Park in Arizona is offering a number of ranger-guided hikes in February. A list of hikes is below. Call the park's visitor center at 520-733-5158 for updates the day of the program.
- By Compiled From N... - January 30th, 2022 2:30am
Parks Canada Hikes Admission Fees 4.2%
It just got slightly more expensive to visit Canadian national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites.
- By NPT Staff - January 29th, 2022 2:15am
Park Units Closing Ahead Of Potent Winter Storm
A potent winter storming bearing down on the East Coast had units of the National Park System from North Carolina to Massachusetts preparing Friday to close.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 28th, 2022 2:04pm
Road Repairs Coming To Vicksburg National Military Park
Needed road work begins next week at Vicksburg National Military Park to repair segments that have been impacted by slides, encountered issues with culverts, or need new guardrails.
- By Compiled From N... - January 28th, 2022 2:30am
Southern California's Mountain Lions Typically Avoid Residential Areas
Mountain lions that roam about the Santa Monica Mountains in southern California typically tend to avoid residential areas, preferring instead chaparral and coastal sage scrub areas in and around Los Angeles, according to long-term studies by the National Park Service.
- By Compiled From N... - January 28th, 2022 2:30am
