Fort St. James Conducts Management Plan Survey
The Fort St. James National Historic Site in Northern British Columbia is conducting a public survey while it drafts its next management plan.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2023 2:45am
The Rising Waters Of Yellowstone's Nuphar Lake, Near Norris Geyser Basin
A small lake near Norris Geyser Basin has seen some significant changes over the past few years, rising in level and changing color due to inputs of thermal water from nearby hot springs.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2023 2:30am
Donation To Pay For Restoration Of Historic Locomotive
A generous financial donation to Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania is helping fund the restoration of the Atlantic Coast Line #1901, a steam-era diesel locomotive in the park's collection. Steamtown was one of six railroad museums identified to receive funds from the estate of Eric J. Yankovich, a longtime rail enthusiast.
- By Compiled From N... - August 15th, 2023 2:30am
Update: Missing 76-Year-Old Backpacker Found In Good Health In Sequoia National Park
A search was underway Monday in Sequoia National Park for a 76-year-old California man on his first solo overnight backpack trek who failed to meet his family as planned last week.
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- By Compiled From N... - August 14th, 2023 10:22am
Duo Falls At Rocky Mountain National Park, Killing Young Woman
A young couple descending a couloir at Rocky Mountain National Park fell approximately 300 feet, killing the young woman and critically injuring her companion.
- By Compiled From N... - August 14th, 2023 9:45am
Grizzly Family Relocated In Jasper National Park
Two recent events involving grizzly bears eating human food at picnic areas in Jasper National Park led to one bear family being relocated.
- By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2023 2:45am
Traveler's View: E-Bikes And Safety Concerns
Technology can be a great thing with many benefits, but it also can cause deadly problems. A recent news article raises concerns about a controversial issue when it comes to the National Park System: e-Bikes and your safety.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2023 2:45am
Searching For Tephra From One Of Kīlauea's Largest Explosions
Understanding the eruptive history of volcanoes in Hawaii requires a tremendous amount of time and effort examining deposits. Typically, older eruptions have less material exposed at the surface because younger eruptions bury them, or wind and rain erode them. Such is the case for one of Kīlauea’s largest explosive eruptions, which is not exposed near its source at the summit and must be studied further afield.
- By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2023 2:30am
Hot Ocean Waters Wash Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, And Everglades National Parks
What are the impacts of abnormally high ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and around Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades national parks?
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2023 7:00am
Cultural And Historical Benefits Of Expanding The National Park System
Retiring at day's end to a small cabin on the lakeshore, Henry David Thoreau spent two years searching for lessons nature could teach him.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2023 3:00am
