Spraying At Saguaro National Park Aimed At Stopping Buffelgrass
Buffelgrass, an invasive, highly flammable plant, will be treated with an herbicide in Saguaro National Park beginning next week.
- By NPT Staff - July 9th, 2021 1:45am
Storms Spark 17 Wildfires In Yosemite National Park
Recent thunderstorms that developed over Yosemite National Park sparked at least 17 wildfires, according to park staff, with three having been suppressed while the others were being allowed to burn for resource benefits.
- By NPT Staff - July 8th, 2021 11:53am
Grand Teton's Youth Conservation Program Marking 15 Years
Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Youth Conservation Program. YCP was launched in 2006 to steward the next generation of conservation leaders—aligning with the core mission of the National Park Service to foster a land ethic and an appreciation for the outdoors in young people.
- By NPT Staff - July 8th, 2021 2:00am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #33 – The Sequoia And Kings Canyon Edition
Just how much do you know about the awe-inspiring trees and scenery in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks? Test your knowledge with this latest quiz and trivia piece and maybe learn a little bit, too.
- By Rebecca Latson - July 8th, 2021 2:00am
Hit-And-Run Believed To Have Killed Assateague Island National Seashore Horse
A hit-and-run collision is believed to have been responsible for the death of a four-year-old mare at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland.
- By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 5:20pm
Parks Closed For Tropical Storm Elsa
National Park System units in South Carolina and Georgia were closing Wednesday in advance of Tropical Storm Elsa, which was expected to bring heavy rains and possible flooding to the states.
- By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 12:47pm
Promoting Inclusivity At Mount Rainier National Park
Washington's National Park Fund has been working with staff at Mount Rainier National Park to make the park more welcoming and inviting to the Pacific Northwest's Latinx community.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2021 2:15am
National Parks Traveler Checklist: Bryce Canyon National Park
Planning a trip to a national park or other park unit? If you are traveling to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, this Traveler’s Checklist can provide a few helpful tips for you to make the most of your visit.
- By Rebecca Latson - July 7th, 2021 2:00am
Yellowstone’s Thermal Waters Flow To Different Oceans
Yellowstone’s hot spring waters ultimately flow for thousands of miles before entering the ocean. But waters enter two different oceans—the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
- By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 1:45am
Man Found Dead Off-Trail At White Sands National Park
Summer's high heat might have played a role in the death of a New Mexico man found off-trail at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.
- By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2021 5:08pm
