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Moderate Earthquakes Rattle Island Of Hawaii, Might Be Related To Mauna Loa Unrest

Two moderate earthquakes, one of which registered as a magnitude 5 temblor, rattled the island of Hawaii on Friday morning and could be related to recent geologic activity at Mauna Loa in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 14th, 2022 5:04pm

Little Round Top At Gettysburg National Military Park Closed Until September '23

Work to improve accessibility and parking, and to address erosional problems, have closed the Little Round Top area of Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania until September 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - October 14th, 2022 2:45am

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Wetherill Mesa At Mesa Verde National Park To Close Early

Staffing shortages are behind the decision to close Wetherill Mesa at Mesa Verde National Park a week earlier than expected.

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By Compiled From N... - October 14th, 2022 2:30am

Friends Of Smokies Searching For New CEO

Friends of the Smokies, a nonprofit organization that works to generate charitable dollars for Great Smoky Mountains National Park and attract volunteers for needed projects in the park is searching for a new CEO.

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By NPT Staff - October 14th, 2022 2:30am

Yellowstone's Flood-Damaged Northeast Entrance Road To Reopen Saturday

Barring unforeseen events, Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road linking Tower Junction to Cooke City/Silver Gate in Montana will open to regular visitor vehicle traffic Saturday at 8 a.m. local time.

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By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2022 4:02pm

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Forest Fuels Reduction At Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks To Protect Sequoia Groves

Building on past practices to protect sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks from damaging wildfires, crews at the adjoining parks are beginning to reduce forest fuels around 11 giant sequoia groves across the two parks.

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By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2022 3:34pm

Drought Prompts Supplemental Water For Tule Elk At Point Reyes National Seashore

Drought conditions have prompted the delivery of supplemental water for Tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore in California.

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By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2022 10:37am

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Contract Issued For Delayed Repairs To Salem Maritime National Historic Site's Flagship

Repairs to Friendship of Salem, the flagship of Salem Maritime National Historic Site, that were delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic are scheduled to get underway later this fall.

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By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2022 2:30am

Visitor Improvements Proposed For Valles Caldera National Preserve

An environmental assessment is being developed at Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico on proposed improvements to the visitor experience in the preserve's Valle Grande District.

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By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2022 2:30am

The Ahwahnee Hotel At Yosemite National Park To Undergo Extensive Upgrades

Substantial structural upgrades needed at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park will require the iconic hotel to close for about eight weeks early next year.

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By Compiled From N... - October 12th, 2022 2:45am

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