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Grizzly Bear 399 Killed In Vehicle Collision In Wyoming

Grizzly bear 399, a legendary sow nearly 30 years in age who had nearly two dozen cubs over the years, was killed in a vehicle collision in the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson, Wyoming.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2024 1:41pm

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Twenty Miles Of Blue Ridge Parkway In North Carolina Opened

Roughly 20 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina reopened to traffic Wednesday, though many more miles remain closed as cleanup and damage repairs tied to Hurricane Helene continued along the iconic route.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2024 10:38am

A Deeper Dive Into The Newly Formed National Wilderness Coalition

We spoke with members of the National Wilderness Coalition to take a deeper look into what the organization hopes to accomplish.

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By justin.housman - October 23rd, 2024 2:45am

Legislation For Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release Of Sea Turtles Languishing

Legislation that would underwrite grants for the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sea turtles is languishing in the U.S. Senate with the clock running down on the current session of Congress.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2024 2:30am

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Wild Horses To Remain At Theodore Roosevelt National Park — For Now

Officials at Theodore Roosevelt National Park decided not to remove 15 wild horses from the park they'd previously indicated would be relocated.

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By justin.housman - October 23rd, 2024 2:05am

The Frenzied Completion Of The Transcontinental Railroad In Utah

Despite the iconic image of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad that was sealed with a golden spike hammered into a laurel railroad tie, the closing weeks of the engineering feat were frenzied.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 22nd, 2024 12:15pm

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Handling Of Ancestral Remains Sparks Indigenous Protest In Northern Ontario

As the Red Rock Indian Band protested what it says have been repeated indignities to ancestral remains in northwestern Ontario, Parks Canada issued a statement saying it respects the band’s right to peaceful protest and recognizes that the discovery has been “painful and distressing.”

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By Jennifer Bain - October 22nd, 2024 7:48am

Yellowstone's Ebbing Nuphar Lake

At the beginning of 2024, the water level at Nuphar Lake, near Norris Geyser Basin was on the rise. By the end of that summer, however, the water has receded, and the shoreline was marked by a ring of dead trees. What happened to cause these changes?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 22nd, 2024 2:30am

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Grand Teton National Park Wants Your Help In Reimagining The Taggart Lake Experience

Help shape the future recreation opportunities at Taggart Lake, Grand Teton National Park.

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By justin.housman - October 22nd, 2024 2:30am

Remnants Of Hurricane Helene Battered Carl Sandburg Home

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in North Carolina remains closed due to impacts from the closing fury of Hurricane Helene. The closure includes all trails, park grounds, and facilities. The park will re-open once damage assessments have been made and the park is deemed safe for visitation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 22nd, 2024 2:30am