NPR on the National Parks
National Public Radio is on the road in the National Park System this week, visiting both iconic and obscure parks. But is there a chink in NPR's coverage?
Grand Canyon National Park
“10 Best National Parks”? National Geographic, You Have Got to be Kidding!
National Geographic might be considered a gold standard authority on national parks. Why, then, is a hilariously flawed “10 Best National Parks” list included in a recently published National Geographic book? Is NG testing us to see if we’re paying attention?
- By Bob Janiskee - July 5th, 2008 5:58am
Prescribed Fire in Grand Canyon National Park Now Out of Control
Best laid plans literally have gone up in flames in Grand Canyon National Park, where a prescribed fire has blown out of control. The Walla Valley Fire on the park's North Rim is burning across 225 acres and is just 15 percent contained. It's located about 9 miles west of the North Rim's developed area.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 27th, 2008 6:07pm
National Park Quiz 8: Firsts
There is a first time for everything -- every innovation, every event, every development, every activity, every you-name-it. The storied history of the National Park System is loaded with firsts. Take this week's quiz and see if you can be the first to answer all the questions correctly. Answers are at the end. No peeking!
- By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 11:05am
Congressman Calls for Emergency Declaration to Protect Grand Canyon National Park from Mining
The chairman of the House national parks subcommittee believes sufficient threat exists to Grand Canyon National Park to withdraw more than 1 million acres from the possibility of being mined for uranium.
Couple That Was Lost In Grand Canyon National Park Had Good Survival Plan
A couple that went missing for nearly a week in a rough and remote corner of Grand Canyon National Park survived by keeping their wits about them and waiting to be found after they realized they were lost.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 30th, 2008 3:02pm
Missing Couple Found in Grand Canyon National Park
A Salt Lake City couple that got turned around in a remote and rugged section of Grand Canyon National Park has been found. Park rangers plan to interview them today to find out exactly what happened.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 29th, 2008 8:47am
Search on For Overdue Hikers In Grand Canyon National Park
A search is under way in Grand Canyon National Park for two Salt Lake City residents who are thought to have headed into the western portion of the park for a 45-mile backpacking trek.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2008 6:11pm
Star Party Scheduled for June 21-28 at Grand Canyon National Park
Star gazers will have an opportunity to scan the heavens from Grand Canyon National Park later in June during a week-long star party that will feature activities on both North and South rims.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2008 10:15am
CCC To Be Remembered at Grand Canyon National Park
It was 75 years ago that the first Civilian Conservation Corps teams arrived at Grand Canyon National Park. To mark that anniversary, the park is holding a symposium recalling the CCC's efforts in the Southwest.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2008 10:05am
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