National Park Mystery Spot 7: It’s Not Hard to See
Can you tell us what the national park mystery spot is if we tell you six things that it’s not?
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 10:14am
Everglades National Park Awarded Nearly $300,000 For Boat Grounding In Park Waters
A boater who ran his craft aground in Everglades National Park four years ago has agreed to pay the park $295,000 to help restore damage caused to seagrass beds in Florida Bay.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 13th, 2010 3:18am
Rangers Investigating Utah Man Who Skied Into Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park rangers are looking into the story of a Utah man who cross-country skied into the park in November, allegedly armed with a Glock 9mm. The man appears to have camped alongside the Madison River outside of designated campgrounds. He also found some time to enjoy the warm waters of hot springs near Madison Junction, something that also is against park regs.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 12th, 2010 1:13pm
At Quake-Struck Redwood National and State Parks, People Wait for the Other Shoe to Drop
The powerful earthquake that struck the northern California coast Saturday didn’t yield a tsunami, kill anybody, or inflict serious property damage. But a strong aftershock is likely, and that can make a person nervous.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 12th, 2010 7:47am
Creature Feature: Yosemite's Great Gray Owls
Great gray owls are not only an endangered species, they're also the largest North American owl. Yosemite National Park is home to about 75% of California's population of these impressive birds, and new research suggests they're even more unique that previously believed.
- By Jim Burnett - January 12th, 2010 3:52am
Educators Workshop on Wolves at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Wolves are animals that attract plenty of attention, and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is offering a free workshop for educators on the wolves of Wisconsin on January 23. Three additional workshops on other topics are scheduled between now and April.
- By Jim Burnett - January 12th, 2010 3:45am
Torpedo Junction—Shipwrecks of WWI and WWII—Featured in Program at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks of North Carolina have long been known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," and among the more than 1,000 vessels believed to have been lost in the area are some from World Wars I and II. They'll be the subject of a talk near the park on January 20.
- By Jim Burnett - January 12th, 2010 3:34am
Search for Missing Woman Underway at Point Reyes National Seashore
A search for a missing California woman is into its third day at Point Reyes National Seashore. Her vehicle was found in a trailhead parking lot above an area of steep cliffs along the Pacific coast.
- By Jim Burnett - January 11th, 2010 11:05am
Traveler’s Checklist: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcanic activity and volcanic landscapes are the centerpiece attractions of this unique park on Hawaii’s Big Island. Here are some things to know before you go.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 11th, 2010 9:02am
Programs at Wind Cave National Park Help Kids Explore Nature
There's been plenty of discussion lately about the need to help kids "connect" with nature, and Wind Cave National Park is doing something about it. The park is offering programs for exploring nature with children and discovering the park’s backcountry.
- By Jim Burnett - January 11th, 2010 3:44am
