Veteran Climber Killed in Icefall at North Cascades
A climbing accident at North Cascades has claimed the life of internationally renowned climber Craig Luebben.
- By Bob Janiskee - August 11th, 2009 2:48pm
Glacier National Park Gets OK to Remove Non-Native Lake Trout From Quartz Lake
Glacier National Park officials have received approval to move forward with a plan to remove non-native lake trout from Quartz Lake. Now the hard work begins.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2009 10:18am
Tour Helicopter En Route to Grand Canyon Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike
Six tourists from London signed up for a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon, but their flight took a frightening detour, and ended far short of their intended destination.
- By Jim Burnett - August 11th, 2009 7:24am
Managing Elk at Theodore Roosevelt National Park – The NPS has Released Its Plan
How to deal with too many elk at Theodore Roosevelt National Park has been more than a bit controversial, with a North Dakota Senator weighing into the debate with some serious political muscle. The NPS has just released its preferred alternative for resolving the issue.
- By Jim Burnett - August 11th, 2009 4:51am
“There’s Only 58, So Get Over It!”
Nobody can be wrong 100 percent of the time.
- By Bob Janiskee - August 11th, 2009 4:00am
Climate Change and National Parks: A Survival Guide for a Warming World -- Coral Reefs
Neon-hued parrotfish. Graceful angelfish the size of dinner platters. Delicate sponges that sway in the currents. Coral communities teeming with colorful marine life. Our fascination with the oceans and their denizens has led Congress to include within the National Park System some of the nation’s most incredible and beautiful marine ecosystems. Ninety-five percent of Biscayne National Park, for instance, is underwater.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2009 3:21am
Updated: Parks in Hawaii Prepare for Tropical Storm Felicia
NPS sites in Hawaii are preparing for the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Felicia later today. Backcountry trails and campsites and other areas have been closed at two parks, and visitors should check on current conditions before planning a visit.
- By Jim Burnett - August 10th, 2009 7:24am
Traveler's Checklist: Canyonlands National Park
For starters, you'll need a good rig with good gas mileage, for a trip to Canyonlands National Park entails a lot of traveling.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 10th, 2009 3:31am
Climate Change and National Parks: A Survival Guide For a Warming World
The effects of climate change have been visible for years in our national parks. Glaciers are disappearing faster than scientists had predicted even a few years ago. Native trees and animals are losing ground because changing temperature and weather patterns are making the availability of food, water and shelter less certain.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 10th, 2009 3:15am
Fatal Fall from Angels Landing in Zion National Park
A California woman died in a fall Sunday morning from the popular site in Zion National Park known as Angels Landing.
- By Jim Burnett - August 10th, 2009 12:34am
