National Park Mystery Plant 10 Revealed: It's False Hellebore
Don't mess with this one, folks, and don't let your livestock mess with it either.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 26th, 2012 10:31am
Trails I've Hiked: Hidden Lake Overlook in Glacier National Park
Just getting out of your rig in the parking lot atop Logan Pass in Glacier National Park offers spectacular views, but with a little effort and perhaps two hours of time you'll be searching for a word to amplify "spectacular."
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2010 2:31am
Prized Statue of George Washington Has a New Home at Valley Forge National Historical Park
There are plenty of statues of George Washington around the country, but if you showed up on the Antique Road Show with this one, it would cause quite a stir. Valley Forge National Historical Park is home to one of the finest statues of George Washington in existence, but if you're looking for this piece of sculpture, it now has a new home in the park.
Climber Dies From Fall into Crevase On Mount Rainier
A 52-year-old Seattle man has been killed in a climbing accident at Mount Rainier National Park, according to park officials.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 8:33pm
Young Woman Dies After Being Submerged in Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park
A young woman from Taiwan has died from injuries sustained when she slipped into the Firehole River near Old Faithful, according to Yellowstone National Park officials.
No Charges Forthcoming In Shooting of Grizzly In Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali National Park and Preserve officials have concluded that a man who shot and killed a grizzly bear in the park's backcountry back in May did so in self-defense and will not be charged with any crime.
National Park Mystery Plant 10: Heaven for the Climate, Hell for Society
It will not auger well for you if you cannot handle these clues.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 28th, 2010 4:15am
National Park Road Trip 2010: The Nez Perce
Greetings from Bass Creek Campground in Montana. As our exploration of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail continues, we find more interesting places to tell you about.
- By David and Kay Scott - July 28th, 2010 3:59am
Reader Participation Day: Visit Wyoming's National Parks, or Those in Washington State?
It was quite a battle last week when we asked whether you would rather visit Utah's national parks or those in California. Well, here's another head-scratcher: Would you first head to Wyoming and Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, or Washington State with Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier national parks?
Hoh Rain Forest Visitors In Olympic National Park Cautioned Against Elk
While most visitor interactions with wildlife in national parks seem to revolve around bears, officials in Olympic National Park are urging visitors to the Hoh Rainforest to be cautious about the resident elk.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 2:02am
