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Lecture Series at Fort Frederica National Monument Ranges From Turtles to 18th Century Battles

You can learn about sea turtles and 18th century battles between the British and Spanish over the "debatable land" with a visit to Fort Frederica National Monument in Georgia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 5th, 2011 2:24am

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Road Work Will Lead To Delays at Capitol Reef National Park in the Coming Months

There's good news and bad news from Capitol Reef National Park. The good news is that they're going to repair the entire 8-mile-long Scenic Drive that heads south from the visitor center. The bad news is that it could lead to delays of up to 30 minutes from now into July.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 5th, 2011 2:05am

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Updated: Regional Director Approves Management Plan For "Addition" Lands at Big Cypress National Preserve

In a decision surely to draw criticism from conservationists, the National Park Service's Southeast regional director today approved a controversial management plan for the "Addition" lands at Big Cypress National Preserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 12:15pm

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Nesting Peregrine Falcons Lead To Trail Closures At Big Bend National Park

Some temporary trail closures have been implemented at Big Bend National Park to give nesting peregrine falcons some peace and quiet.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 2:47am

Wildlife Experts Joining Calls Of Alarm Over White-Nose Syndrome In Bats

With traces of white-nose syndrome in bat colonies being found further and further west of the Northeast where it was first documented, more and more concern is being raised over the disease's potential to decimate bat species.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 2:23am

Cedar Breaks National Monument Searching For Wildflower Festival Poster Designs

Though the annual wildflower festival at Cedar Breaks National Monument is months away, officials are searching for a poster design to promote this year's festival.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 2:03am

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Time to Get Your Permit Application in For Private Float Through Grand Canyon National Park

One of, if not the, most-sought permits in the National Park System is the one that allows private groups to run the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park. If you want one, the park is now taking applications for the 2012 calendar year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2011 2:40am

New River Gorge National River Proposing Hiking, Biking Trail Improvements

Fans of New River Gorge National River who enjoy the park for hiking and biking, as well as for white-water boating or fishing, are being asked to review a plan to improve hiking and mountain biking opportunities in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2011 2:33am

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Will This Be Remembered As Our Preamble To Losing The Wolverine?

Are we willing to stand idly by while the wolverine heads down the path of the dodo, the carrier pigeon, and the Caspian tiger?

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By Todd Wilkinson - February 3rd, 2011 2:19am

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Grand Teton National Park Officials Contemplating Needs of Historic Buildings

Across the National Park System there are thousands and thousands of buildings, and more than a few are old, often historic, and in need of some serious repairs and upgrades. But how should the National Park Service go about that? At Grand Teton National Park, that's a question officials are getting ready to explore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2011 2:18am

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