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Nevada Barr Talk at Glen Canyon NRA Rescheduled for Sunday, July 11

Nevada Barr, author of the Anna Pigeon murder mystery novels set in national parks, will present an evening program at the Wahweap Campground Amphitheater in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 11.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 10th, 2010 6:56am

Canoeists, Kayakers Invited To Explore Jamaica Bay at Gateway National Recreation Area

While the current heat wave blistering the East Coast shouldn't last much longer, mid-July is still a great time to go canoeing or kayaking at Gateway National Recreation Area. And on July 17 there will be an outing to explore the NRA's Jamaica Bay.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 10th, 2010 2:59am

National Park Road Trip 2010: Crossing into Oregon

Greetings from Baker City, Oregon, a small town with a rich history. Baker City, formerly just Baker, was (and may still be) a town of wealth, as gold was discovered nearby

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By David and Kay Scott - July 10th, 2010 2:59am

Female Hiker Found Dead Below North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

A female hiker who went down below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park with a friend who planned to join a float trip was found dead in the canyon after failing to return from the hike.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 12:32pm

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Arizona Man Dies in Fall at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

A 23-year-old Arizona man was killed when he fell about 70 feet while hiking in a canyon at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 9:17am

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Update: Small Plane Crashes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Occupants Alive

A father and daughter whose plane crashed in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park must have had angels on their shoulders, for they were able to walk away with only minor injuries while their aircraft was demolished.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 9:10am

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Solo Climber With "Signs of Mental Illness" Plucked Off Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve

A Pennsylvania man who exhibited "signs of mental illness" was plucked off of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park by military crews and taken to a Fairbanks hospital, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 7:50am

By the Numbers: World War II Memorial

At the National World War II Memorial, the numbers speak of effort, achievement, and sacrifice on a monumental scale.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 9th, 2010 4:05am

Top 10 Things To Know About Going-to-the-Sun Road Construction in Glacier National Park

While the Going-to-the-Sun Road that crosses the interior of Glacier National Park is open from end-to-end, ongoing construction work can make travel tricky at times. With that in mind, here, courtesy of the park staff, are the "top 10 things you need to know" about traveling the Sun Road this summer.

2010 Going-to-the-Sun Road Construction & Travel Info..pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 2:59am

Upscale Cabins Latest Trend in Commercial Campgrounds Bordering National Parks

There’s a new structure showing up this summer in campgrounds bordering national parks, one that offers a higher level of comfort than the family camper or pop-up tent. More and more campgrounds are adding cabins to their available accommodations, for while more people are heading to the parks, not all want to sleep on the ground in a tent.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 2:41am