Grand Canyon National Park Proposing Increase In Backcountry Fees
The National Park Service is proposing a jump in the fee to backpack in Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 15th, 2024 2:30am
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Debuts New Whale Sculpture Made From Marine Debris
A new whale sculpture dedicated to creating awareness about the issue of marine debris will be installed at New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.
- By justin.housman - September 13th, 2024 3:30am
Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park To Close For Condition Assessment
Possible problems with the roof of the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park have prompted the National Park Service to close the venerable hotel in December to conduct a "comprehensive" assessment of the hotel's condition.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2024 2:30am
Fee Changes at Virgin Islands National Park Prompts Request for Comment
Virgin Islands National Park seeks public input on amenity fee increases.
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- By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 4:54am
Eleven Burros Found Dead Of Suspected Algal Bloom In Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park officials discovered nearly a dozen dead burros and suspect a toxic algal bloom was the cause.
- By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 3:00am
In Praise Of Pollinator Gardens At Two New Brunswick National Historic Sites
As far as pollinator gardens go, the one at St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site is barely bigger than a queen-sized bed. But that’s actually a good thing since it proves the point that anyone with access to an outdoor space — no matter how small — can create a garden and make a difference.
- By Jennifer Bain - September 12th, 2024 2:30am
Visitor Use Management Plan Completed For Virginia Triple Crown of A.T.
Funding, often a troublesome component of implementing plans for managing the National Park System, likely will slow full implementation of an ambitious visitor use management plan crafted for the popular Virginia Triple Crown segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2024 2:30am
Hiker Missing For A Month Found Alive In North Cascades National Park
A 39-year-old hiker was found alive by a trail crew after being missing for a month in North Cascades National Park.
- By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 12:25pm
Reader Participation Day: Where Are The Best Fall Colors In The National Park System?
There are places in the United States where the fall colors are already starting to bloom. Fortunately, peak bloom is still weeks away. With that said, where do you head in the National Park System to see the best fall colors?
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2024 12:26pm
"National Wilderness Coalition" Formed In Washington, D.C.
A coalition of local, statewide, and national conservation and environmental justice organizations has established the National Wilderness Coalition (NWC) in Washington, DC. The NWC intends to reinvigorate "a diverse and powerful wilderness movement;" it is made up of organizations who have come together to build political power and advance wilderness legislation, the group said in a release.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2024 2:30am
