Mystery Photo 60: Which Way?
We all need a little help with our directions from time to time, but what's up with this arrow? More specifically, where is it, and what's the story behind it? We'll have the answer tomorrow.
Interior Secretary Breaks Leg At Shenandoah National Park
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland broke her left leg Sunday while out hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 18th, 2022 10:18am
First Look At The Proposed Pituamkek National Park Reserve
The mosquitoes pull out all the stops to welcome us as we arrive alongside Hog Island in a fisheries patrol-style boat and take turns donning hip waders to make our way through the ocean lagoon to the rocky shore. We’re the only humans around and as we take a rare tour of this densely forested island, the overly abundant resident mosquito population follows and feasts.
- By Jennifer Bain - July 18th, 2022 2:45am
New Floating Walkway For Pukaskwa National Park
The new Hattie Cove Wetland Walkway has opened at Pukaskwa National Park in northern Ontario thanks to a $540,000 ($417,000 USD) federal investment.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2022 2:45am
While The Washburn Fire Burns, Crews Cart Away Wastes From Fire Camp
At the end of their very long days on the fire lines battling the Washburn Fire at Yosemite National Park, firefighters retreat to the fire camp where they can eat, sometimes shower, and rest for the next day. Understandably, with more than 1,000 firefighters at work, these camps can generate a great deal of waste. And that's where a recycling program undertaken by the U.S. Forest Service is making a big impact.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2022 2:30am
Bear-Resistant Canisters Recommended For A.T. Overnight Hikers
With black bears common along much of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and a growing number of human-bear incidents, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is recommending that overnight hikers on the iconic trail pack their food in bear-resistant canisters.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2022 2:30am
Yosemite's Mariposa Grove Appears Safe From Washburn Fire
Though the Washburn Fire continues to burn and grow in size at Yosemite National Park, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias seems to have avoided the flames thanks to on-the-ground operations to protect the trees.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2022 3:44pm
Bridge Work To Start At Glacier National Park, Lead To Delays
Funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has reached Glacier National Park, where rehabilitation work on 13 bridges around the park will start Monday.
- By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2022 2:30am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #51
It’s time to test those national park mental muscles with Quiz and Trivia #51. Find out how much you really know about units within the National Park System.
- By Rebecca Latson - July 16th, 2022 2:30am
Limited Access To Greenbrier Area Of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Some visitor access has returned to the Greenbrier area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where the first half-mile of the Greenbrier entrance road has reopened to motorists. Pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to use 2.5 miles of roadway beyond this point to the intersection with Ramsey Prong Road.
- By Compiled From N... - July 15th, 2022 4:03pm
