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Before You Tackle Longs Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park, Know What To Expect

Climbing Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is not as straightforward as some might think, especially if you tackle the Keyhole route. With that in mind, park officials have some pointers for climbing the 14er.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 2:49am

River Corridor, Facilities Closing At Delaware Water Gap NRA In Advance of Hurricane Irene

With Hurricane Irene expected to bring high winds and heavy rains to the Eastern Seaboard, officials at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have decided to shutter much of the NRA in advance of the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2011 3:45pm

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Small Fires Burning In Yellowstone National Park's Backcountry

After a wet spring, summer has gotten increasingly drier in the Rocky Mountains, and in Yellowstone National Park that has boosted fire danger and sparked some fires. On Thursday alone five new blazes were spotted in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2011 2:18pm

By the Numbers: Voyageurs National Park

This northern Minnesota park's waterway system, consisting of four large island-studded lakes connected by narrows, was once the route of the French-Canadian voyageurs. A large peninsula with a glaciated, boreal forest landscape completes the ensemble.

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By Bob Janiskee - August 26th, 2011 3:59am

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Take This App Along When You Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

Rick Deutsch wrote the book on climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, so he comes well-prepared to write an app for making the day-long journey.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2011 2:34am

Tallgrass Prairie Events at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in September

Butterflies, wildflowers and a restored piece of tallgrass prairie will be the focus of ranger guided walks at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site on Labor Day. Visitors who'd like to give a little back can help with a volunteer project in the park's 81-acre tallgrass prairie on September 24.

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By Jim Burnett - August 26th, 2011 2:00am

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Dare County, Core Of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Orders Mandatory Evacuation Ahead of Hurricane Irene

With concerns growing that Hurricane Irene could make a direct hit on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, officials for Dare County have ordered a mandatory evacuation of the island that is the setting for Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 7:28pm

Inspection Shows Cracks in Top Of Washington Monument, Prompting Call To Engineers With Earthquake Expertise

A closer inspection of the Washington Monument in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake has revealed cracks in the uppermost section of the monument, prompting the National Park Service to call in structural engineers with expertise in earthquake engineering to assess the damage.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 11:02am

East Coast National Park Units Bracing For Hurricane Irene

As Hurricane Irene continues plodding towards the Eastern Seaboard, units of the National Park System up and down the coast are preparing for the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 8:02am

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Exploration Of Crater Lake Reflected On U-Haul Moving Vans

A focus on some of the science undertaken in the focal point of Crater Lake National Park is being carried across the country, and if you look carefully as you head down the highway you just might see it.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 2:53am

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