Cave Tours Returning To Jewel Cave National Monument
After a long hiatus, underground tours are returning to Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota.
- By Compiled From N... - January 24th, 2022 2:45am
Enslaved People Honored At Cane River Creole Memorial Illumination
In honor of Black History Month, Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Louisiana will host two separate memorial illumination events to remember and honor the people who were enslaved on Magnolia Plantation and Oakland Plantation.
- By Compiled From N... - January 24th, 2022 2:30am
Putting Bison Genetics Under The Microscope At Yellowstone
Charles "Buffalo" Jones is just a footnote in Yellowstone National Park's history, but his work more than a century ago might have played a role in a current legal drama revolving around whether Yellowstone bison are an endangered species.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2022 3:00am
Yellowstone Approached 5 Million Visitors In 2021, A Record
Nearly 5 million visitors entered Yellowstone National Park last year, a record, though many of those were day visitors as the ongoing covid pandemic and construction projects limited the available lodge rooms and campground spots, the park said.
- By Compiled From N... - January 23rd, 2022 2:30am
National Parks Quiz and Trivia #45
How much do you really know, or think you know, about the various units within the National Park System? Test your national parks knowledge and maybe learn something new with this Quiz and Trivia #45.
- By Rebecca Latson - January 22nd, 2022 4:00am
Shenandoah Latest National Park Turning To Reservations To Control Crowds
Crowds impacting the visitor experience and fragile natural resources have Shenandoah National Park officials turning to a reservation system trial to control access to Old Rag.
- By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 9:45am
Rocky Mountain National Park's Backcountry Campsite Reservations On Recreation.gov
Rocky Mountain National Park's wilderness backcountry campsite reservation system is moving to recreation.gov in March.
- By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 2:30am
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Saw 14+ Million Visitors In 2021
How many visitors are too many at Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Last year the park counted 14.1 million visitors, or more than 2 million than in 2020.
- By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 2:30am
Bear Cub Death Prompts Driving Warning From Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is flagging the summer road death of a black bear cub to warn people about why they must drive carefully.
- By Jennifer Bain - January 21st, 2022 2:15am
Repairs Planned For Cleetwood Trail And Marina At Crater Lake
It's no secret that planning to visit a national park should begin at least six months before your visit, and a year in advance might not be too outlandish. With that timeline in mind, know that boat tours at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon might not run in 2024 or 2025 if needed work to the Cleetwood Trail and marina are approved by the National Park Service.
- By Compiled From N... - January 20th, 2022 2:45am
