Wrecked In The Waters Of The National Park System
Across the country and below the surface of the National Park System rest a surprising number of ships that went down in rough weather.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2024 2:30am
Economic Output Of National Parks Pegged At $55.6 Billion
Visitor spending in communities near national parks last year resulted in a record $55.6 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 415,400 jobs, according to the Interior Department.
nps_2023_visitor_spending_effects.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2024 2:30am
Court Asked To Order Emergency Feed And Water For Cumberland Island Horses
A federal judge mulling the fate of feral horses at Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia has been asked to order the equines be furnished water and feed as they are "suffering unnecessary hardship and death from attempting to survive in the harsh environment" of the seashore.
cuis-emergency_food_and_water_request.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2024 12:53pm
Photography In The National Parks: To Tripod, Or Not To Tripod
Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson was always told to use a tripod for really sharp landscape shots, as well as providing stability for heavy telephoto lenses capturing wildlife portraits. After years of camerawork and tens of thousands of images, however, Rebecca believes you don’t always need a tripod.
- By Rebecca Latson - August 27th, 2024 3:00am
Hydrothermal explosions—a worldwide phenomena
Hydrothermal explosions, like that which occurred on July 23, 2024, in Biscuit Basin, are not just a hazard that occurs in Yellowstone.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2024 2:30am
Grand Jury Indicts Two Men For Allegedly Toppling Rock Formations At Lake Mead
Four months after a blurry video captured two men toppling ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, a grand jury has indicted two Nevada men believed to be depicted in the video.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2024 4:39pm
Record $100 Million Grant To Benefit National Park Service Employees, Parks
A record-setting $100 million grant to the National Park Foundation from Lilly Endowment, Inc., is expected to help the Park Service cope with climate change impacts to the parks, inspire young adults to connect with nature, and help "ensure the health and longevity of the fragile ecosystems and diverse species" that inhabit park lands.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2024 12:01pm
Frenchman Reported Missing In Arches National Park
A search was continuing Monday for a Frenchman who was reported missing in Arches National Park in Utah.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2024 11:28am
Body Of Missing Woman Recovered In Grand Canyon National Park
The body of an Arizona woman who got caught by a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park has been recovered.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2024 11:12am
Body Of Missing Climber Found In Glacier National Park
The body of a 32-year-old climber who went missing a week ago has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana. A park release said "traumatic injuries and location of the body" indicated a fall killed Grant Marcuccio, of Whitefish, Montana.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2024 11:02am
