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Reservations For High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park Now Available Via the Internet

Ahh, the Internet age. Thanks to its existence, you can now apply for a spot in one of the High Sierra backcountry camps in Yosemite National Park via the Internet.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2009 6:11am

To Help Celebrate Zion National Park's 100th Birthday, A Break On Lodging Rates at Zion Lodge

A trip to Zion National Park later this fall is becoming a bit more affordable, courtesy of a special rate at Zion Lodge in honor of the park's centennial anniversary this year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2009 5:48am

With the Fall Rut Beginning, Wind Cave National Park Rangers Leading Elk Bugling Programs

One of the oddest sounds you might encounter in a national park at this time of year is the high-pitched squeal of elk. Better known as "bugling," this sound is as magical as that of a wolf howl hanging in the air.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2009 5:43am

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Mark Your Calendar: National Public Lands Set Day is September 26

Set aside September 26 to enjoy the national parks. That's National Public Lands Day across the country, and many parks are offering special events and activities. Oh, and entrance fees to the parks on that Saturday are being waived, too.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2009 5:32am

Great White Sharks Being Monitored Along Cape Cod National Seashore

A Jaws redux? Not quite, but officials are monitoring some great white sharks that have been enjoying the waters off Cape Cod National Seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2009 5:04am

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It May Be the Prettiest NPS Site You've Never Heard of, But that's Likely to Change

It may be the prettiest NPS site you've never heard of, but that's likely to change. This park will be one of those featured by the U. S. Mint in the recently announced "America the Beautiful Quarters" series, and the next six weeks could be the best season of the year to visit this area.

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By Jim Burnett - September 12th, 2009 4:13am

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Fatality Reported on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park

A solitary hiker fell to his death from Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials reported Friday. Park officials were trying to determine whether the victim was a Colorado man who had failed to return from his trek up the 14,259-foot peak.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2009 6:48pm

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Woman Drowns In Yellowstone National Park's Backcountry

A 30-year-old Wyoming woman has drowned in a remote area of Yellowstone National Park's backcountry, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2009 3:02pm

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What National Park Visitation Lull? Yellowstone National Park Racks Up Record Summer

Following a rising trend of visitation noted in the first half of 2009, Yellowstone National Park attracted a record number of visitors this summer, with nearly 2.3 million tallied during June, July, and August.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2009 12:02pm

Two Charged With Attempted Poaching, and Other Counts, In Grand Teton National Park

Drinking and driving is well-known to be an error in judgment, but when you combine that with trying to poach elk in a national park, well, not much good can come from your efforts. For two Wyoming brothers, those alleged infractions will lead them to federal court to face multiple charges.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2009 11:43am