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Jan 27, 2012

Lassen Volcanic National Park Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend with Film Festival and Fee Free Entry

Discover outdoor fun and film with free entry during the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

Jan 25, 2012

Winter Ice and Trails Report for Jan 25 2012

The past weekend brought up to a foot of snowfall in the area creating excellent riding conditions on the park’s snowmobile trails.

Jan 23, 2012

Applications Open for 2012-2013 Researcher-in-Residence Program

The National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) are seeking applicants for two accomplished scientists to conduct research in Denali National Park and Preserve. Each Researcher-in-Residence will spend a month or more in the park, conducting self-directed fieldwork and sharing their expertise with park staff and visitors.

Jan 23, 2012

Free Webinar Series Offered For Specialty Crop Farmers

Countryside Conservancy and the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) are offering a series of free webinars designed for specialty crop growers. Registration is Now Open for January and March 2012 Sessions

Jan 23, 2012

National Park Service Seeking Teachers Who Want to Park Rangers!

Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is seeking qualified teachers who would like to work as a park ranger this summer in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program.

Jan 23, 2012

Call for Artist in the Parks Applications

The Southeastern Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Community Artist in the Park.

Jan 23, 2012

Call for Artist in the Parks Applications

The Southeastern Utah Group of the National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Community Artist in the Parks Program.

Jan 20, 2012

2010 Incident Provides Lessons Learned for All

Jan 20, 2012

Winter Ice and Trails Report for Jan 18 2012

Current snowfall within the park is bringing excellent riding conditions on the trails.

Jan 20, 2012

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From January 30 to March 8, on weekdays, elevator service into Carlsbad Cavern will be limited to a few hours per day while the elevators undergo routine maintenance to keep them running safely and smoothly. On weekends and holidays, one elevator will be available throughout the day. Modifications to the elevator, tour, and cave operation schedule included in the news release.

Jan 20, 2012

Get Outdoors – Come Play with Clay on the Anhinga Trail

Get Outdoors – Come Play with Clay on the Anhinga Trail

Jan 19, 2012

Update on Search Efforts

Today a team of ten searched from Paradise up the Muir Snowfield to Camp Muir without locating either of the parties.

Jan 19, 2012

2012 Artists-in-Residence Announced

Three visual artists and three writers were selected from over 300 applicants to participate in this year’s Artist-in-Residence program at Denali National Park and Preserve. Deborah Bouchette, Trine Bumiller, Kim Heacox, Marybeth Holleman, Rika Mouw, and Linda Schandelmeir will each have the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the park during summer 2012. They will stay at the historic East Fork cabin, where they can look out onto the braided channels of the East Fork River, multi-colored rock formations of Polychrome Mountain, and the snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Range.

Jan 19, 2012

Team of Elite Mountaineers Search for Overdue Parties on Mount Rainier

This morning, January 19, a team of ten is searching a portion of the intended route of the two overdue parties from Paradise up the Muir Snowfield to Camp Muir, where they will overnight.

Jan 19, 2012

Mount Rainier Poised to Begin Search for Two Overdue Parties

The incident command team, lead by Park Ranger Kelly Bush, is planning to send field teams out once conditions become favorable. Efforts are currently focused on organizing a team of skilled skiers and climbers who have experience in negotiating the terrain to Camp Muir in difficult travel conditions.

Jan 19, 2012

Overdue Parties Prepared for Winter Conditions

Two parties expected off the mountain over the last two days are overdue according to their original plans.

Jan 18, 2012

Three New Comfort Stations for Watchman Campground

Zion National Park will begin construction of three new comfort stations in
Watchman Campground on January 23, 2012.

Jan 18, 2012

Get Outdoors for Big Day Birding Adventures at Everglades National Park

Get Outdoors for Big Day Birding Adventures at Everglades National Park

Jan 17, 2012

Rocky Mountain National Park Has Third Busiest Season On Record

The annual visitation for Rocky Mountain National Park in 2011 was approximately 3,335,862 people, only 1.3% less than the record set in 2000.

Jan 17, 2012

Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Close this Evening

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A series of wet weather systems, with the possibility of heavy snow at the higher elevations, are predicated over the next several days. This possible precipitation, coupled with cold temperatures, will result in hazardous driving conditions on the road.

Jan 17, 2012

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Receives Over 3.2 million for Railroad Projects

Cuyahoga Valley National Park received $3.2 million in Federal Funds from Federal Transit Administration.

Jan 17, 2012

Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Arches and Canyonlands

Park officials will begin burning piles of dead vegetation in several locations throughout Arches and Canyonlands National Parks over the next several weeks as conditions allow.

Jan 17, 2012

Vegetation Pile Burns Planned in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

Park officials will begin burning piles of dead vegetation in several locations throughout Arches and Canyonlands National Parks over the next several weeks as conditions allow.

Jan 17, 2012

Family of Rescued Snowshoer Yong Chun Kim Issues Statement

Statement from the family of rescued snowshoer Yong Chun Kim, who was found at Mount Rainier National Park after a three-day search.

Jan 17, 2012

Lost Snowshoer Rescued After Three-day Search

A massive search for a snowshoer missing since Saturday in Mount Rainier National Park culminated in a successful rescue Monday night.

Jan 17, 2012

Search for Missing Snowshoer Enters Third Day

The search for a snowshoer missing since Saturday afternoon continues today on Mount Rainier.

Jan 17, 2012

Cross-Country Skiers Rescued from Park

Couple Spends Night in Backcountry

Jan 13, 2012

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park Adds Betty Rider and Alex Schmitt to Board of Directors

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park has elected Betty Rider and Alex Schmitt as new members of the board of directors.

Jan 13, 2012

Artists for this year’s Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program announced

Grand Canyon National Park’s Artist-in-Residence program is pleased to announce its South Rim Artist-in-Residence selections for the October 2011 – September 2012 season, and the North Rim Artist-in-Residence selections for the May – October 2012 season.

Jan 13, 2012

Yosemite National Park Announces Extension of Interim Permit Program for the Half Dome Cables

Yosemite National Park will require Day Use Permits seven days per week for climbing the Half Dome cables during the summer 2012 season. This is an extension of the interim permit system that was implemented beginning in 2010. Permits will be required seven days per week to ascend the Half Dome cables. This is part of an interim program designed to address crowding and safety issues on the cables.

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