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.
Small Fires Burning In Yellowstone National Park's Backcountry
After a wet spring, summer has gotten increasingly drier in the Rocky Mountains, and in Yellowstone National Park that has boosted fire danger and sparked some fires. On Thursday alone five new blazes were spotted in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2011 2:18pm
By the Numbers: Voyageurs National Park
This northern Minnesota park's waterway system, consisting of four large island-studded lakes connected by narrows, was once the route of the French-Canadian voyageurs. A large peninsula with a glaciated, boreal forest landscape completes the ensemble.
- By Bob Janiskee - August 26th, 2011 3:59am
Take This App Along When You Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Rick Deutsch wrote the book on climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, so he comes well-prepared to write an app for making the day-long journey.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2011 2:34am
Tallgrass Prairie Events at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in September
Butterflies, wildflowers and a restored piece of tallgrass prairie will be the focus of ranger guided walks at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site on Labor Day. Visitors who'd like to give a little back can help with a volunteer project in the park's 81-acre tallgrass prairie on September 24.
- By Jim Burnett - August 26th, 2011 2:00am
Dare County, Core Of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Orders Mandatory Evacuation Ahead of Hurricane Irene
With concerns growing that Hurricane Irene could make a direct hit on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, officials for Dare County have ordered a mandatory evacuation of the island that is the setting for Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
