Spring Turkey Hunt Scheduled At Cape Cod National Seashore
Sure, Thanksgiving is in November, but the turkey hunt at Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts begins in late April this year.
- By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2021 1:30am
The Story Behind A Manitoba Park’s Iconic Log And Stone Gateway
Straddling the highway at the eastern entrance to Riding Mountain National Park, a truss bridge made of hand-hewn logs and local stones featuring turret-like cupolas set on twin kiosks transports you to the 1930s and the early days of Canada’s national parks system. The gateway makes some people feel like they’re living the scene from Jurassic Park when the awestruck main characters first pass through a massive gate to an island theme park.
- By Jennifer Bain - February 8th, 2021 2:15am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #24
It’s time for another national parks quiz and trivia piece. This one covers a number of National Park Service units from all around the nation. Test your parks knowledge, see just how much you know (or don’t know), and learn some interesting things as well.
- By Rebecca Latson - February 8th, 2021 2:00am
George McJunkin's Connection With Capulin Volcano National Monument
Capulin Volcano National Monument protects its namesake volcano, but it also protects Western history. Part of that history is the story of George McJunkin, who was born a slave and came to know this landscape as a talented and skilled cowboy. And he also played a role in archaeology and the "Folsom Man."
- By Barbara 'Bo' Jensen - February 7th, 2021 2:00am
Onyx Bridge At Petrified Forest National Park Felled By Gravity
If a petrified log falls in the forest, and there's no one around, does it make a sound? When it comes to the onyx log at Petrified Forest National Park, probably not much of one, as the log was horizontal at the time of collapse.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 7th, 2021 2:00am
Pecos National Historical Park Planning On Spring Fishing Season
Pecos National Historical Park will offer spring fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries. The 2021 spring fishing season will begin March 4th and end April 12th. Spring fishing hours will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- By NPT Staff - February 7th, 2021 1:30am
Shenandoah National Park Water Restoration Project Open For Comment
Acid rain, the production of air pollution, for years has led to air- and water-quality problems at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. While air pollution has eased some, some watersheds in the park can't naturally recover from decades of acidic precipitation. So the park staff plans to step in with some help.
- By NPT Staff - February 6th, 2021 1:45am
Sable Island National Park Reserve Gets Funding Injection For Study
The Canadian government has announced $682,000 ($531,000 USD) for a five-year project to protect Sable Island National Park Reserve’s important habitats and better understand the influence of the wild horses on its dynamic ecosystems.
- By NPT Staff - February 5th, 2021 2:15am
Isle Royale's Minong Mine Designated National Historic Landmark
An area of Isle Royale National Park that was mined perhaps as many as 4,600 years ago has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
- By NPT Staff - February 5th, 2021 1:45am
Deadliest National Park? Would You Believe North Cascades National Park?
Trying to gauge the deadliest national park can be a challenging task because of the many variables. But when you look at the death rate per park visitation, North Cascades National Park rises to the top, according to a Nevada law firm that took a close look at the numbers from 2007 to 2018.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2021 2:00am
