Second Drowning In Two Days at Sequoia National Park Claims 14-Year-Old
For the second time in two days, in the same stretch of river, a young girl has drowned at Sequoia National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2009 8:11pm
Man Dies Within Sight of Longs Peak Summit In Rocky Mountain National Park
A Colorado man within sight of the summit of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park died Monday from a cardiac episode. It was not immediately known whether the 62-year-old from Durango, who was in the so-called "homestretch" area en route to the summit of the 14,259-foot peak, had summited.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2009 5:51pm
Interior Secretary Moves to Block Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park
Taking a step the Bush administration refused to take, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has issued a temporary ban on uranium mining on roughly 1 million acres surround Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2009 11:11am
Historic Touring Coach Returns to Mount Rainier to Stay
For twenty-five years in the 1900s, a Kenworth Touring Motor Coach transported visitors to Mount Rainier National Park. It made its last trip in 1962, but thanks to a generous donation, the historic vehicle is returning to the park to stay.
- By Jim Burnett - July 20th, 2009 10:02am
Traveler's Checklist - Glacier National Park
The native Blackfeet people called this area the "Shining Mountains" and the "Backbone of the World." Glacier National Park will celebrate its centennial next year, but any year is a great time to experience this park. These tips from the Traveler will help you make the most of your visit.
- By Jim Burnett - July 20th, 2009 4:12am
At Point Reyes, an Annual Festival Highlights Native American Crafts and Skills
The 29th annual Big Time Festival, a celebration of Native American crafts and skills, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Kule Loklo in Point Reyes National Seashore.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 20th, 2009 4:00am
Enter the National Park Foundation's "Your Parks" Video Contest And Win An All-Expense Paid National Park Vacation
Think you're good with the video camera? Then enter the National Park Foundation's "Your Parks" contest and compete for an all-expense paid trip to the national park of your choice. As a bonus, if you're the winner you get to bring a friend along!
Eradicating Everglades Pythons Will be a Formidable Task
Federal officials are finally fast-tracking efforts to eradicate Burmese pythons from the Everglades. If this can be done, and that’s a very big if, it will take teamwork, technology, hard work, and good luck.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 20th, 2009 3:01am
Take Care if You're Visiting Alaska National Parks, As Bears Aren't Being Bashful
Two recent bear incidents in national parks in Alaska should send a message to all visitors that they have to be particularly vigilant when traveling in bear country.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2009 10:57am
Young Girl Drowns in Middle Fork of the Kaweah River in Seqouia National Park
A young California girl enjoying a hot summer afternoon in Sequoia National Park drowned in the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River near Hospital Rock when the current swept her through some rapids and trapped her under a rock.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2009 10:31am
