Grizzly Bears Spotted In Jasper Townsite
Jasper National Park is grappling with the sudden appearance of young grizzly bears in the townsite of Jasper.
- By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2022 2:45am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #49
There’s always something to learn when visiting any of the 423 units within the National Park System. How much do you know? Test your knowledge with this quiz and trivia piece and maybe learn a thing or two, as well.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 30th, 2022 2:30am
Avalanche, Wintry Conditions Complicating Climbing Rescue At Rocky Mountain National Park
Wintry conditions in Colorado on Sunday were complicating a rescue in the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, where an avalanche and rockfall came down on three climbers, with one of the three still missing late in the afternoon.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - May 29th, 2022 12:37pm
Celebrating The Songbird Migration At Point Pelee
As the sun sinks without fanfare over the southernmost tip of mainland Canada, the nocturnal and normally elusive American woodcock makes his presence known with a strange, repetitive and decidedly nasal sound.
- By Jennifer Bain - May 29th, 2022 2:45am
"Legacy Pollution" To Be Cleaned Up In Seven National Parks
Nearly $10 million will be spent to plug, remediate, and reclaim abandoned oil and gas well sites in seven national parks. Overall, bureaus within the Interior and Agriculture departments will address 277 high-priority wells that pose threats to human health and safety, the climate, wildlife and natural resources.
- By Compiled From N... - May 29th, 2022 2:30am
Federal Judge Orders Fish And Wildlife Service To Consider ESA Protection For Wolverines
A federal judge in Montana has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider protecting the wolverine under the Endangered Species Act, ruling that the agency committed "serious errors" that undermined its 2020 decision not to extend those protections.
Point Reyes NS Announces Summer Weekend & Holiday Beach Closure For Nesting Snowy Plovers
It's time at Point Reyes National Seashore for its annual beach closure for the protection of nesting federally-threatened snowy plovers. Each year the park on the California coast closes the stretch of beach between the North Beach parking lot and the mouth of Abbotts Lagoon. This closure is in effect for each Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from Saturday, May 28, through Monday, September 5, 2022.
Higher Snake River Flows Mean Lower Jackson Lake Levels At Grand Teton National Park
The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing outflows from Jackson Lake, timed to coincide with the natural peak (high) flows. As higher temperatures across the basin are anticipated, Jackson Lake inflows, the Snake River, and major tributaries are forecasted to peak over the Memorial Day weekend.
Bandelier National Monument Set To Reopen
With the threat of the Cerro Pelado wildfire reaching Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico reduced, the park planned to reopen on Friday.
- By Compiled From N... - May 27th, 2022 2:30am
