Kings Canyon National Park

Evacuation Ordered For Grant Grove Area Of Kings Canyon National Park

An evacuation order was issued early Thursday for the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park due to the activity of the Rough Fire and efforts by firefighters to contain the wildfire.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:48pm

Rough Fire Bearing Down On Kings Canyon National Park

Though firefighters were making some progress against the nearly 100,000-acre Rough Fire in California, the blaze was bearing down on Kings Canyon National Park, leading to a shutdown of all park campgrounds and a warning to remaining visitors, area residents, and employees in and near Grant Grove that they might need to evacuate.

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By NPT Staff - September 9th, 2015 10:07am

Facilities In Kings Canyon National Park Closed Due To Wildfire

A wildfire burning in the Sierra National Forest in California led Friday to closure of facilities and campgrounds in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 21st, 2015 9:22am

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Fire Danger Spreading Across National Parks In The West

A campfire ban was implemented in parts of Olympic National Park on Thursday, while other national parks in parts of the West were reminding visitors that it's illegal to use fireworks within their boundaries as hot, dry weather continues to push fire danger higher and higher.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2015 8:22am

Campfire Restrictions Coming To Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks

A record low snowpack and a drought that's run four years are prompting Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks to implement campfire restrictions later this month as fire danger currently is at levels not normally seen in June, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2015 3:15am

Annual "Trek To The Tree" At Kings Canyon National Park Coming December 14

With year's end quickly approaching, don't let it pass by without making the annual "Trek to the Tree" at Kings Canyon National Park to watch as rangers lay a wreath at the bottom of the Nation's Christmas Tree.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2014 3:00am

What Should The Wilderness Management Plan For Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks Look Like?

Wilderness travelers are weighing in on the draft Wilderness Management Plan crafted for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, and the varied desires likely will prove tough for park staff to accommodate to anyone's satisfaction.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 17th, 2014 7:45am

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Essential Fall Guide '14: Autumn Park Tours, No. 3: The Land Of Giants

Fall is a season of transition in the National Park System, from long, hot days with crowded roads and trails, to cooler, crisper weather that beckons you to make a few more trips before winter sets in. Here is the third of four suggestions to jump on now, or to add to your to-do list.

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By Patrick Cone - September 23rd, 2014 3:20am

Missing 13-Year-Old Found Safe In Kings Canyon National Park

A 13-year-old California boy who got separated from his group in the backcountry of Kings Canyon National Park has been found and was to be brought out today.

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By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2014 8:19am

UPDATED: Searches Under Way For Missing Hikers In Rocky Mountain, Kings Canyon National Parks

Searches were under way Monday afternoon for missing hikers in both Rocky Mountain and Kings Canyon national parks.

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By NPT Staff - July 28th, 2014 6:28pm

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