More Than 105,000 Sign NPCA's Petition In Support of National Park Funding
Memo to Congress: Don't cut national park funding.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2011 2:03am
Bear Watching Mayhem In Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Bears in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks have been in the news a bit this summer, both because of their behavior and the behavior of tourists watching the bears. The following column, which Todd Wilkinson posted on his Wildlife Art Journal site the other day, will have you scratching your head over how there haven't been more bear-human incidents this summer.
- By Todd Wilkinson - August 28th, 2011 2:46am
Fountains Spring Anew At Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park
One might say the past has sprung back to life at the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park, where an iconic stone water fountain has been restored.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2011 2:33am
Death Valley Photographer's Guide: Where and How To Get The Best Shots
There are some obvious photo opportunities in Death Valley National Park. Everyone wants a shot from Badwater, the lowest point in the Northern Hemisphere. And Artist's Palette is a given. But then what? Well, Dan Suzio has some suggestions for you.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2011 2:03am
Barrage Of Lightning Strikes Spawns Six Fires Across Yellowstone National Park
A barrage of lightning strikes -- nearly 700 in a 24-hour period -- has ignited six wildfires in Yellowstone National Park, though none are more than one acre in size.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 3:28pm
Hiker Found Dead In Yellowstone National Park
An investigation was continuing Saturday into the death of a hiker whose body was found in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 2:49pm
Cape Cod National Seashore, Acadia National Park Closing With Hurricane Irene On The Way
Though Hurricane Irene was hundreds of miles away, officials at Cape Cod National Seashore and Acadia National Park were getting for the lady's arrival, closing down facilities and urging visitors to be careful.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 2:03pm
Beware of Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Bears
Within its roughly 521,490 acres, Great Smoky Mountains National Park probably harbors about 1,500 black bears, according to the park's biologists. And this summer, those bears have been particularly ornery.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 2:58am
Before You Tackle Longs Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park, Know What To Expect
Climbing Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is not as straightforward as some might think, especially if you tackle the Keyhole route. With that in mind, park officials have some pointers for climbing the 14er.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 2:49am
River Corridor, Facilities Closing At Delaware Water Gap NRA In Advance of Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene expected to bring high winds and heavy rains to the Eastern Seaboard, officials at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have decided to shutter much of the NRA in advance of the storm.
