Fewer Than 100 Cigar Orchids Found In Big Cypress National Preserve
A monthslong search for rare cigar orchids in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida has turned up just 85 of the plants.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 9th, 2024 2:30am
NPS Seeks Comment On Tomales Point Area Plan At Point Reyes National Seashore
The National Park Service is seeking comment on its proposal to remove the tule elk fence and all temporary water systems on Tomales Point in Point Reyes National Seashore in California.
Tornado Shreds Trees At Chickasaw National Recreation Area
On April 27, a tornado touched down south of Veterans Lake in Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It traveled northeast for 1.4 miles and was .5 miles wide. Most trees in the tornado’s path were uprooted or had their canopies sheared off. Very few were left unscathed.
- By Compiled From N... - May 8th, 2024 2:30am
National Park Service Might Open Acadia National Park To Sweetgrass Gathering
The National Park Service has released an environmental assessment that looks at the possibility of opening Acadia National Park to the gathering of sweetgrass for traditional purposes by enrolled members of the five federally recognized tribes in Maine.
National Parks Traveler To Stay In Business
Just months after it looked like the National Parks Traveler would cease after 18 years due to insufficient funding, readers, listeners, sponsors, and underwriters have provided enough financial support to keep the news organization in operation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 13th, 2024 6:53am
Unpacking The Legacy Of Water Chemistry Research In Yellowstone National Park, 1883–Present
The record of water chemistry data in Yellowstone predates the development of the pH (acidity) scale! These data are a testament to hundreds of researchers who have contributed their expertise over nearly 150 years.
National Park Service Will Protect Miccosukee Tribe Camp From Flooding
A tribal camp in the Everglades that could be impacted by efforts to restore the "river of grass" will be protected by the National Park Service.
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #74: The Midwest Edition
South Dakota has its fair share of units within the National Park System, several of which are within a couple hours’ (or less) drive time of each other. So this latest quiz and trivia piece is about some of those Midwest park units.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 6th, 2024 3:00am
Construction At Grandview Point In Canyonlands Will Cause Traffic Delays This Summer
Canyonlands National Park in Utah is embarking on a multi-year reconfiguration of Grand View Point parking lot to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety. Construction work this year will occur during a period of eight weeks in late summer between July and September.
Acadia National Park's Cadillac Summit Road Closed For Paving
The Cadillac Summit Road at Acadia National Park in Maine is scheduled to be closed to the public until Thursday morning for paving.
- By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2024 2:30am
