Fire Destroys Historic Structure At Death Valley National Park
A historic building at Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park has been lost to fire.
- By NPT Staff - April 23rd, 2021 10:53am
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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #28: The Spring Wildflower Edition
Spring has sprung, so this quiz and trivia piece is about spring wildflowers you’ll see in the national parks. Dust out those mental cobwebs and test your knowledge while maybe learning something new in the process.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 9th, 2021 4:00am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #27
Are you ready to test your knowledge and learn more about units in the National Park System? Then take a look at National Parks Quiz And Trivia #27 and see just how much you know (or think you know).
- By Rebecca Latson - March 26th, 2021 2:00am
Burrowing Animals Fare Better Than Birds Under Hotter Climate
Though birds presumably could fly to cooler temperatures as the climate heats up, studies show that burrowing animals in places such as Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve in California are better able to endure higher temperatures than their feathered counterparts.
- By NPT Staff - February 15th, 2021 1:45am
Los Angeles Man Dies In Canyoneering Accident At Death Valley National Park
A misstep sent a California man off a rocky slope 95 feet to his death at Death Valley National Park.
- By NPT Staff - February 1st, 2021 2:18pm
National Park Wilderness Measures In the 116th Congress
During the 116th Congress just one wilderness measure was passed and signed into law by President Trump. It designated additional wilderness in Death Valley National Park and enacted a provision that affected wilderness designated in 1994 in that same park.
- By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2021 1:30am
A Worthy Collection Of National Parks Perfect For Snowbirds
For those allergic to snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures, there is an escape to national parks in the lower half of the United States, parks that offer sweeping panoramas, interesting wildlife, warm and even hot temperatures, and lots to do.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2020 6:05pm
Projects Proposed For Stovepipe Wells In Death Valley National Park
Changes proposed for the Stovepipe Wells area of Death Valley National Park are designed to improve visitor services, improve safety, rehabilitate historic buildings, and reduce impacts to park resources.
- By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2020 1:45am
"Pupfish Peak" Honors Rare Fish At Death Valley National Park
You have to admit, "Pupfish Peak" has a nice ring to it. And it's officially been attached to a previously unnamed peak in Nevada to honor the rare fish that calls a warm spring at Death Valley National Park home.
- By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2020 1:45am
Visits To Scotty's Castle At Death Valley National Park Still Years Away
It was five years ago, on October 18, 2015, that a storm of historic dimensions, pounded Death Valley National Park and sent torrents down through Grapevine Canyon that uprooted utilities, swept away sections of roads, and flooded buildings at Scotty's Castle. While much has been done to repair the damage, it's expected to take until the end of 2022 to have the iconic park destination ready to welcome the public back for regular tours of the grounds and castle.
- By NPT Staff - October 20th, 2020 1:45am
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