Wind Cave National Park's Annual Bird Count Sunday
Birders can get a jump on the year's Christmas Bird Count by heading to Wind Cave National Park for its annual bird count this Sunday.
- By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2013 2:12am
Body Discovered Below South Rim Of Grand Canyon In 2012 Finally Identified
The body of a Japanese visitor who fell off the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in the fall of 2012, and which was discovered two months later, finally has been identified.
- By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 3:02pm
Passport® Picks For Winter In The National Park System
Winter is upon us and although some of our parks have closed their visitor centers for the season, there are still many ways to enjoy our national parks! We've put together this list to highlight some of the activities that are taking place in December, January, and February. Pack up the car, grab your Passport®, and explore the parks!
- By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 3:05am
Budget Problems Prevent Everglades National Park From Opening Chekika Day-Use Area
A popular day-use area in Everglades National Park that was scheduled to open this month will not due to budget shortfalls, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 2:53am
Exploring the Parks: Up And In The Mounds In Ocmulgee National Monument
Ocmulgee National Monument, in Macon, Georgia, protects earth mounds from the Mississippian Period. The Earth Lodge Mound still has the original floor from more than a thousand years ago. The surrounding grounds offer a relaxing, easy, place to walk while you're exploring the monument.
- By [email protected] - December 12th, 2013 2:51am
New NPS "Wildland Fire Strategic Plan" Offers Some Candid Insights Into Fire Management Challenges
Among the functions performed by the National Park Service, few can top "fire management" in terms of costs, public safety, and impacts on both park and adjacent property and activities. That said, you may wish to take advantage of the opportunity to review and comment on the agency's new Wildland Fire Strategic Plan: 2014-2019.
- By Jim Burnett - December 12th, 2013 2:49am
Tentative Budget Compromise Would Mean Some Relief For National Park Service
A tentative budget compromise reached by congressional negotiators would, if approved by the full Congress and the White House, mean some relief for the National Park Service.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 11th, 2013 2:52pm
Rocky Mountain National Park's Old Fall River Road To Remain Closed To Vehicles Through 2014
The Old Fall River Road, which ascends slowly through a picturesque corner of Rocky Mountain National Park to near the summit of Trail Ridge Road, will be closed to vehicles throughout 2014 due to storm damage sustained in September.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 11th, 2013 2:29am
151st Anniversary Of Battle Of Fredericksburg To Be Marked With Special Events
With the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg being marked this month, the staff at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park has lined up some special events.
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2013 2:15am
One Park Pass For Four Units Of National Park System
If you like to frequent the national parks in southeastern Utah, and not many others, you might consider spending $25 for an annual pass to Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2013 2:13am
