National Poll Shows Americans' Strong Support For Wildlife
Nearly 90 percent of those surveyed about wildlife in national parks say more needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitats.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 17th, 2023 2:30am
National Park Service Found Significance In Ocmulgee River Corridor, But Not For Inclusion In Park System
Although there are nationally significant resources along a 50-mile stretch of the Ocmulgee River in Georgia to protect through its addition to the National Park System, the National Park Service concluded that the area poses land-acquisition challenges and could be better managed by others.
Missing Hiker Reported At Big Bend National Park
A search was underway Thursday at Big Bend National Park in Texas for a hiker reported missing after she failed to return home from a trip to the park.
- By Compiled From N... - November 16th, 2023 11:40am
Elk Culling At Grand Teton National Park Starts Saturday
Culling of the elk herd at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming begins Saturday and runs through December 10.
- By Compiled From N... - November 16th, 2023 2:30am
Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge To Open November 24 For Winter
After a year full of challenges, Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge Road and recreation area will open for the winter season on the day after Thanksgiving.
- By Compiled From N... - November 16th, 2023 2:30am
Wildfire Prompts Closure Of 20 Miles Of Blue Ridge Parkway
A wildfire in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia prompted a closure Wednesday of 20 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway due to smoky conditions and to allow firefighters to stage equipment for fighting the fire.
- By Compiled From N... - November 15th, 2023 5:32pm
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park And Preserve: The Journey Of George Flowers
Three miles in length, Long Lake feels like a peaceful summer camp pond, ringed with snug cottages, leafy trees, and sunny wildflowers. Nothing about the idyllic scene reveals the perilous hardships of one man’s odyssey to reach gold-rush Alaska.
- By Barbara 'Bo' Jensen - August 1st, 2024 1:24am
Yellowstone National Park Mule Deer Tests Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease
An adult mule deer found dead in Yellowstone National Park has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a contagious, fatal disease of deer, elk and moose.
- By Compiled From N... - November 15th, 2023 2:30am
Petition Drive To Keep Feral Horses At Theodore Roosevelt National Park Gaining Steam
An effort to convince the National Park Service that feral horses are an integral part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park has garnered nearly 4,000 signatures to support a North Dakota Legislature resolution supporting the equines.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 15th, 2023 2:30am
How Might The Colter Bay Area Be Improved To Make Your Grand Teton National Park Visit More Enjoyable
As charming as it is, the Colter Bay area of Grand Teton National Park is not without its issues, which include traffic issues and guest lodging. In a bid to resolve those and other issues, the National Park Service is embarking on a planning effort to "reestablish Colter Bay as a key destination and central location for all visitors to stay, play and learn."
