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National Park Road Trip 2011: The Chateau At Oregon Caves National Monument

Having once again fled snow, lodging experts David and Kay Scott headed to The Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument to work on an update to their book, The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges. Fortunately, they found a roaring fireplace to cozy up next to.

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By David and Kay Scott - June 12th, 2011 2:15am

Friends Group Donates Truck To Joshua Tree National Park For Search-and-Rescue

Getting around big, rugged parks such as Joshua Tree National Park can be tricky without the right rig. Fortunately for Joshua Tree's rangers, Friends of Joshua Tree have donated a heavy duty pickup truck for search-and-rescue operations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 11th, 2011 9:21am

Montana High School Students Help With Cave Mapping Project At Grand Canyon National Park

While the showcase of Grand Canyon National Park is a big hole in the ground, there are smaller holes that lead into the park's basement. Recently a group of Montana high school students helped park staff inventory some of those caves.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2011 3:15am

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Cedar Breaks National Monument Again Pushes Back Its Opening Date

Having already pushed back the summer opening date once, Cedar Breaks National Monument officials are finding themselves having to due it again, this time until June 17.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2011 3:15am

Animals in Warfare Subject of New Exhibit at Saratoga National Historical Park

A new exhibit at Saratoga National Historical Park explores an aspect of warfare from centuries past that seldom receives much attention: the often important roles played by animals in military campaigns.

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By Jim Burnett - June 10th, 2011 2:15am

Fire Danger Leads To Partial Closure of Saguaro National Park

With Arizona undergoing one of its worst fire seasons ever, officials at Saguaro National Park have instituted a closure of parts of the Rincon Mountain District as a precaution.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 9th, 2011 8:15am

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Yosemite National Park Officials Instituting Reservation Program Changes To Stop Campsite Scalping

With hopes of bringing an end to the scalping of campsites, Yosemite National Park officials will require that visitors show some identification to claim their campsites, and won't allow reservations to be transferred to anyone else.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 9th, 2011 3:15am

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Rounding Them Up and Heading Them Out at Grand Teton National Park

They'll be rounding them up and heading them out at Grand Teton National Park this Saturday, which means motorists might encounter both a stronger taste of the West and some short delays along U.S. 26/89/191, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 9th, 2011 3:15am

President of 'American Rivers' Nominated to Be Assistant Interior Secretary For Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Rebecca Wodder, who has led the American Rivers organization since 1995, and worked for The Wilderness Society before that, will be nominated by President Obama to serve as assistant Interior secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 9th, 2011 2:15am

Denali National Park Officials Tweak Procedures For Applying for Road Lottery

Denali National Park officials, who last month said all entries for the annual road lottery would have to be submitted on-line, have reversed course in response to public concerns over that method. You'll now be able to make entries by phone, mail, and on-line.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 9th, 2011 2:15am