Tricky Conditions Lead Zion National Park Officials to Temporary Close Middle Echo Canyon to Visitors
Too many stranded canyoneers who required help has prompted Zion National Park officials to temporary ban access to Middle Echo Canyon.
Body of Penn State Student Recovered from Stream in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The body of a 20-year-old student from Penn State has been recovered from a deep pool in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
New Life for a Lighthouse at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
The beacon atop the South Manitou Island Lighthouse in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been dark for years, but light is returning to the historic tower, thanks to a cooperative effort by the NPS and several generous partners.
- By Jim Burnett - May 26th, 2009 4:57am
Backcountry Repairs, Cleanup Scheduled For Mammoth Cave National Park
There will be quite a bit of activity in the backcountry of Mammoth Cave National Park during the next month as crews clean up from storms and make repairs to trails and bridges.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 26th, 2009 4:04am
Remember, No Mardis Gras Beads or Dry Ice While Floating at Niobrara National Scenic River
Planning to spend some time paddling at Niobrara National Scenic River this summer? Don't forget your sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, and PFD. Oh, and leave the Mardi gras beads, dry ice, and Styrofoam cups and coolers at home.
New Shuttle Service Debuts at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park now have a new way to enjoy the area: the park is experimenting with a free shuttle around the park through the end of August.
- By Jim Burnett - May 25th, 2009 4:11am
Take a Hike In Shenandoah National Park to Celebrate National Trails Day
National Trails Day falls on Saturday, June 6, and the folks at Shenandoah National Park have plenty of ways for you to celebrate.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2009 3:45am
Aerial Search Continuing for Missing Coloradan On Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
Favorable flying conditions allowed searchers to spend more than 10 hours in the air Saturday looking for a Coloradan missing on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve, but there's still no sign of him.
All Major Roads at Yellowstone National Park Open for the Season
All major roads leading to and within Yellowstone National Park are opening for the Memorial Day holiday weekend—and for the summer season. There will some construction delays beginning in late May.
- By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2009 4:20am
Visitation Jumps in April at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Perhaps the weather was nicer than usual, maybe it was because Easter showed up in April, but whatever the reason visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park was up by double-digits in April.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2009 4:05am
