Update: Officials Release Name of Half Dome Victim
The hiker killed in a fall from Half Dome on Saturday afternoon was a 40-year man from of San Ramon, California.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 15th, 2009 11:05am
Unusual Prehistoric Hunting Artifact Was a Lucky Find at Denali
While hiking in Denali National Park, a sharp-eyed youngster found an ancient arrow foreshaft carved from an antler. This rare artifact will help archeologists learn more about early Athabascan occupancy of interior Alaska.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 15th, 2009 8:06am
Paraplegic Soldier Uses Courage, Determination, and 4,254 Pull-ups to Climb El Capitan
Though gravely injured in Iraq, paraplegic British soldier Phil Packer has since tackled a series of daunting physical challenges to raise money for charity. Major Packer’s latest achievement was a climb of Yosemite’s El Capitan. There’s video coverage of this remarkable feat.
Tourist Traffic At Hawaiian National Parks Way Down This Year
With fuel prices up, airfares up, and incomes stagnant if not down, is it any surprise that visitation to national parks on the Hawaiian Islands is down quite a bit this year?
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2009 3:27am
Half Dome Hiker Falls to His Death in Yosemite
Dangerous weather conditions apparently played a role in the death of a male hiker who fell from Half Dome Saturday afternoon.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 14th, 2009 5:31am
Threats to Archaeological Resources Lead To Climbing Area Closure in Zion National Park
"Social" trails, too much chalk, and even climbing hardware left in place have prompted Zion National Park officials to close a climbing area to protect archaeological resources from damage.
Unresolved Search-and-Rescue Cases Are Scattered Throughout the National Parks
Each year there are thousands of search-and-rescue incidents logged across the National Park System. They typically involve missing hikers, visitors who get injured in falls, boating accidents, or climbing accidents. Far and away the bulk of the incidents quickly are resolved, usually in less than 24 hours.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 14th, 2009 3:29am
Glacier National Park Was Popular With Boaters Even Back in the 1920s
Despite it's name, Glacier National Park is a pretty great place for boating and fishing. And, as this vintage film clearly shows, that's been true for a long time.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 13th, 2009 4:34am
KHV Virus Implicated in Lake Mohave Carp Die Off
Koi herpes virus is what’s killing the carp at Lake Mohave. KHV can’t spread to people or other fish, thank goodness, but this new disease is very bad news for carp.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 13th, 2009 4:30am
Olympic National Park Has New Food Storage Requirements For Backcountry Travel This Year
If you're planning a backcountry trek in Olympic National Park this summer, better read up on the new food storage requirements.
