Half Dome Hiker Falls to His Death in Yosemite
Dangerous weather conditions apparently played a role in the death of a male hiker who fell from Half Dome Saturday afternoon.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 14th, 2009 5:31am
Threats to Archaeological Resources Lead To Climbing Area Closure in Zion National Park
"Social" trails, too much chalk, and even climbing hardware left in place have prompted Zion National Park officials to close a climbing area to protect archaeological resources from damage.
Unresolved Search-and-Rescue Cases Are Scattered Throughout the National Parks
Each year there are thousands of search-and-rescue incidents logged across the National Park System. They typically involve missing hikers, visitors who get injured in falls, boating accidents, or climbing accidents. Far and away the bulk of the incidents quickly are resolved, usually in less than 24 hours.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 14th, 2009 3:29am
Glacier National Park Was Popular With Boaters Even Back in the 1920s
Despite it's name, Glacier National Park is a pretty great place for boating and fishing. And, as this vintage film clearly shows, that's been true for a long time.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 13th, 2009 4:34am
KHV Virus Implicated in Lake Mohave Carp Die Off
Koi herpes virus is what’s killing the carp at Lake Mohave. KHV can’t spread to people or other fish, thank goodness, but this new disease is very bad news for carp.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 13th, 2009 4:30am
Olympic National Park Has New Food Storage Requirements For Backcountry Travel This Year
If you're planning a backcountry trek in Olympic National Park this summer, better read up on the new food storage requirements.
Roped-Together Climbers Die in Fall On Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
Two acclaimed climbers who were roped together while climbing on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park have fallen several thousand feet to their deaths.
Hollywood Loves Natural Arches (and Unnatural Ones, Too)
Yesterday’s Mystery Photo featured Double Arch, an Arches National Park favorite that has appeared in several movies. Here’s how to learn more about how Hollywood uses -- and messes around with -- natural arches.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 12th, 2009 6:20am
Should the Jackson Hole Airport Lease Extension Wait for Safety Audit?
An alliance of NGOs has asked the National Park Service to more thoroughly consider safety issues before extending the lease for the commercial airport now operating in Grand Teton National Park.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 12th, 2009 6:16am
Work Under Way on Rebuilding Grand Canyon National Park's South Kaibab Trail From Rim to River
What do you get for several million dollars and several years of work at Grand Canyon National Park? A fully refurbished South Kaibab Trail from rim to river.
