Big Thicket And Big Cypress National Preserves Celebrate 50 Years
America's first two national preserves, Big Thicket and Big Cypress, turn 50 years old this week.
- By justin.housman - October 8th, 2024 2:30am
Hurricane Milton On The Path To Pound National Park Units
Hurricane Milton's rapid growth into a Class 5 hurricane has National Park System units in Florida and bracing for a direct hit from the storm packing 175 mph winds and heavy rains.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 7th, 2024 1:24pm
Time Capsule From 1941 Discovered At Indiana Dunes National Park
A construction grew discovered a time capsule from 1941 in the foundation of an old summer camp lodge in Indiana Dunes National Park.
- By justin.housman - October 7th, 2024 11:56am
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Marking 25 Years As A National Park
Though its been part of the National Park System since 1933, when President Herbert Hoover designated it as a national monument, later this month Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado will mark 25 years as a national park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 7th, 2024 2:30am
Katmai National Park's Brooks River Corridor Reopening
After closing the Brooks River corridor after fishermen were caught feeding bears, the NPS is reopening the area.
- By justin.housman - October 7th, 2024 2:20am
UPDATE | Ranger Dies In Boating Accident At Voyageurs National Park
A law-enforcement ranger at Voyageurs National Park died Sunday while assisting a disabled vessel to shore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2024 8:11pm
Canyoneer Dies In Fall At Zion National Park
A canyoneer fell to his death near the exit of Heaps Canyon at Zion National Park, in Utah. Three other canyoneers were rescued in a joint operation with the Utah Department of Public Safety.
- By Rebecca Latson - October 6th, 2024 6:59pm
Commercial Vehicles' Efforts To Drive Newfound Gap Road In Great Smoky Leads To Closure
Attempts by commercial vehicles to cross Great Smoky Mountains National Park via the Newfound Gap Road, and accidents involving some that tried, have prompted the National Park Service to close the road overnight.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2024 12:26pm
De Soto National Memorial, Reeling From Hurricane Helene, In The Path Of Hurricane Milton
De Soto National Memorial, still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene, is directly in the path of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to reach Florida on Wednesday as a major hurricane.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2024 11:35am
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Plans To Move Ahead With Smaller Horse Relocation Plan
Wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be corralled for inspection, with 15 relocated out of the park. Wild horse advocates oppose the plan.
- By justin.housman - October 6th, 2024 2:50am
