Mammoth Cave National Park Campgrounds Set To Open
Park campgrounds and picnic areas in Mammoth Cave National Park are beginning to open for the season.
- By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2014 3:33am
Yosemite National Park's Restored Cemetery Preserves Ties To The Park's Rich History
Any cemetery contains links to our past, but one located in Yosemite National Park is especially rich in its connections to the early history of Yosemite. On March 3 a ceremony will celebrate three events: a restoration project for the old cemetery, and the birthdays of both a man and an event closely linked to the story of the park.
Essential Paddling Guide: Staying Safe On The Water
All throughout our National Park System there are waters perfect for paddling that range from placid ponds and lakes to tumultuous rivers filled with boulder-studded cataracts that require a careful eye and deft paddle. Here are some tips for staying safe on the water.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 2nd, 2014 3:04am
Via A Wayward Wolf, Connections Strengthened Between Isle Royale And Grand Portage
Recently, a wolf left Isle Royale National Park for the mainland via an ice bridge across Lake Superior. It later was found dead in Grand Portage National Monument. What follows is a story about the connections between Isle Royale and Grand Portage.
- By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2014 2:45am
Rocks Mountain Fire At Shenandoah National Park Spreads To More Than 100 Acres
The Rocks Mountain Fire in Shenandoah National Park had spread to more than 100 acres Saturday, and nearly 60 firefighters were working the wildfire.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 1st, 2014 3:20pm
Repairs To Ocracoke Facilities Under Way At Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Work finally is under way to repair damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted on the National Park Service facilties at Ocracoke in Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
- By NPT Staff - March 1st, 2014 3:10am
Alaska Fish And Game Employees Kill Entire Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve Wolf Pack
Alaska Fish and Game Department employees, who in the past have gunned down wolves that roam outside of Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, have wiped out an entire pack that has claimed the preserve as part of its territory.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 28th, 2014 8:02pm
Wildfire Closes Trails In Shenandoah National Park
A wildfire estimated to cover about 70 acres was reported in the South District of Shenandoah National Park on Friday and forced the closure of hiking trails in the immediate area. The Skyline Drive, however, remained open, park officials said.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 28th, 2014 5:23pm
2013 National Park Visitation Slipped To 273.6 Million
Visitation to the 401 units of the National Park System last year slipped to 273.6 million, a drop of 9.1 million visitors from the 282.7 million counted in 2012.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 28th, 2014 3:06am
Lobbying 101: The Making Of Mount Rushmore Offers Some "Do's" And "Don'ts"
Our National Park System now includes over 300 units, and none of them would be in existence today without the energetic efforts of individuals or organizations to secure the necessary authorization and funding. Such efforts are known as "lobbying," and the story behind Mount Rushmore National Memorial includes both a very creative approach for gaining a President's support...and a good example of what not to do in the halls of Washington.
- By Jim Burnett - February 28th, 2014 3:01am
