Litter of Mountain Lion Kittens Found At Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
For the first time in six years, a litter of mountain lion kittens has been documented at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California.
Keeping Tabs on Construction of Dinosaur National Monument's Visitor Center
Construction is progressing smoothly on a new visitor center at Dinosaur National Monument, where the old one was torn down due to structural concerns. You can keep tabs on the new center's progress by checking out a website run by the monument's paleontologist.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 24th, 2010 2:23am
National Park Mystery Photo 24 Revealed: Some Saguaros Stand Tall Even After They're Gone
Not being a frequent visitor to the Sonoran desert, when I first spied a downed and dead saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park, I really wasn't sure what to make out of the bundle of "sticks." Only after I spied an upright bundle did I put the pieces together in my mind.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:21am
Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park Should Be Fully Open Today
Barring any unforeseen snowstorms, avalanches, or any other unexpected events, you should be able to drive end-to-end on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park this afternoon.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 24th, 2010 2:04am
National Park Mystery Photo 24: Kinda Spindly, Ain't It?
We don't want to be too revealing with this Mystery Photo, for that just might give it away. But we will tell you it's bigger than a breadbox. More tomorrow for those who have no idea what this might be.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 1:02pm
Grand Teton Music Festival, With Grand Teton National Park Backdrop, Opens Next Week
When it comes to great outdoor music venues it's hard to beat the majestic backdrop of Grand Teton National Park. Beginning next week, park visitors will be able to enjoy that backdrop as the Grand Teton Music Festival visits the park.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - June 23rd, 2010 2:35am
Clingmans Dome Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Has Reopened
Clingmans Dome Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is back in business. The popular road, which normally opens April but was being repaved this year, reopened Monday at noon.
- By [email protected] - June 23rd, 2010 2:11am
The Only International Historic Site in the National Park System Celebrates 406 Years of History
The only International Historic Site in the National Park System is celebrating the anniversary of a key event that occurred 406 years ago. Do you know where it's located, and the country of origin of the early settlers of this island?
Zion National Park Changes Road Closure Schedule
In response to the concerns of local businesses, Zion National Park officials have rearranged the road closure schedule for work on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway on the eastern side of the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2010 3:57pm
Investigation Launched Into Grizzly Bear Mauling of Botanist Outside Yellowstone National Park
Why did a 70-year-old man head up into the Washakie Wilderness outside Yellowstone National Park knowing that wildlife biologists were trying to capture a grizzly bear? And why did federal authorities decide the bear that mauled the man to death have to be killed?
