Trail Jogger at Glacier National Park Walks Away from Encounter With Two Grizzlies
A trail runner in Glacier National Park has survived an encounter with two young grizzly bears, although he's got some bite marks to show for it.
Vehicle Passes Still Available for Great Smoky Mountains National Park's 75th Anniversary Concert
Vehicle passes for those wanting to attend the 75th anniversary concert at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are still available, but if you plan to go, cross your fingers that the weather will cooperate. Park officials note that rain could wipe out the concert and there are no plans to make up the event and no refunds will be given.
NPCA Report: National Parks Provide Economic Security for Surrounding Communities
National parks can, and do, provide an economic lifeline to their surrounding communities. In its latest report, the National Parks Conservation Association points out just how valuable southeastern Utah's parks are to their nearby communities.
Yellowstone National Park's Spring Visitation Up 11 Percent
While Interior Secretary Ken Salazar allowing free entry to national parks for three weekends this summer to boost visitation, it seems many park travelers already are heading back to the national parks, at least in the case of Yellowstone National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 7th, 2009 11:12am
It’s a Bear! Everybody Get Behind the Ranger!!
She was a big female with a cub in tow, and she was bearing down fast on the ranger and his frightened entourage. What was a city boy to do?
- By Bob Janiskee - June 7th, 2009 5:30am
Should the National Park Service Rescue the National D-Day Memorial?
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, is reportedly almost out of money and may have to close later this year. A Virginia congressman has introduced legislation to "bring the Memorial under the supervision of the National Park Service." Is an NPS bailout the right answer?
- By Jim Burnett - June 6th, 2009 4:59am
With 391 Units In the National Park System, You'd Think TripAdvisor Could Find 10 It Liked
Memo to TripAdvisor: If you're going to run a story on the top 10 parks in the National Park System, make sure they're all in the National Park System, and, preferably, make sure they're all "national parks."
Search For Missing Climber at Denali National Park Leads to Remains Of Two Other Lost Climbers
While one chapter of the climbing history of Mount McKinley remains unfinished, another has been closed with the discovery of two partially buried bodies high on the unforgiving mountain.
No Matter What Lens You Look Through, the Grand Canyon Is Pretty Impressive
Sure, the 1920s footage is grainy and just black and white, but this vintage home movie of the Grand Canyon is worth watching. Be sure to look for the pack trains headed down into the canyon.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 6th, 2009 3:34am
National Park Lodging Concessionaires Creating Their Own Stimulus Plans
In this summer of economic discontent, businesses that operate lodgings in the National Park System are coming up with their own strategies for luring visitors.
