Climber Dies In Fall At Zion National Park
A Utah climber was killed in a fall at Zion National Park, where he was part of a group of four on a popular climbing route below Angels Landing.
- By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2012 6:00pm
More National Park Units Getting Ready To Withstand Hurricane Sandy
National parks along the Eastern Seaboard from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to coastal Maine were preparing Saturday to withstand the brunt of Hurricane Sandy, a slowly evolving storm that meteorologists were predicting would be historic for its devastating impact.
- By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2012 3:00pm
Ghostly Tales From The National Parks: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
One place where you might not need any formal celebration to mark Halloween is Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. More than a few ghost stories swirl around this West Virginia town.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2012 2:20am
National Parks Battening Down In Advance Of Hurricane Sandy
With Hurricane Sandy en route to the Eastern Seaboard, units of the National Park System in her path are preparing for her arrival next week.
- By NPT Staff - October 26th, 2012 5:00pm
Searchers In Kings Canyon National Park Looking For 53-Year-Old Backpacker
Snow, possibly more than a foot on the ground, is hampering efforts to find an overdue backpacker who might be in the high country of Kings Canyon National Park.
- By NPT Staff - October 26th, 2012 7:33am
North Unit Scenic Drive In Theodore Roosevelt National Park Reopens To End
The entire 14 miles of the North Unit Scenic Drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopens to traffic today at 9 a.m. after road slumps back in August 2011 forced closure of the last 7 miles of the drive.
- By NPT Staff - October 26th, 2012 6:50am
Ghostly Tales From The National Parks: Voyageurs National Park
Ghostly encounters aren't commonplace in the National Park System, but then, they're not unheard of, either, as we'll point out in a series of stories this week. The first is from Voyageurs National Park.
- By NPT Staff - October 26th, 2012 2:14am
Trails I've Hiked: Lewis Falls Trail In Shenandoah National Park
Fall might not be everyone's preferred season for hiking, but in Shenandoah National Park it can be one of the best seasons. Not only are crowds down to a small trickle, but the naked forests can make it easier to spot remnants of old homesteads.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 26th, 2012 2:12am
Huge Naval Gun Will Help Tell A Story At Golden Gate National Recreation Area
In the years leading up to—and during—World War II, the technology and techniques for "homeland security" were much different than those used today. The recent arrival of a giant naval gun at Golden Gate National Recreation Area will help tell the story of coastal naval defenses during a key period in our nation's history.
- By Jim Burnett - October 26th, 2012 2:11am
Twenty-Six Places Designated As National Historic Landmarks
More than two dozen historically and culturally rich places in the United States have been added to the list of National Historic Landmarks by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.
- By NPT Staff - October 25th, 2012 2:37am
