Join us to view “A Sea Change,” a documentary film that explores the effects of climate change on the world’s oceans. The rapid rise of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution is increasing acidification of the sea.
Superintendent Cherry Payne announced today that vessel operating restrictions will remain in effect in portions of Glacier Bay National Park to protect numerous humpback whales that continue to be sighted in the area.
Zion National Park plans to start ignition of the 2,800 acre Pocket Mesa Prescribed Fire (Rx) sometime during the week of October 4th, 2009.
With the rapid change in weather in Yellowstone National Park to winter-like conditions, the Arnica Fire operations will be considerably downsized today. Fire fighters will be pulling all sprinkler systems and water supply equipment and moving back to Mammoth and the North Entrance.
The Friends of Yosemite Valley (FOYV), Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government (MERG), and the Department of the Interior /National Park Service (NPS), Yosemite National Park jointly announce the completion of a formal Settlement Agreement in the lawsuits concerning the Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP).
Grand Canyon National Park staff will soon begin the regular seasonal closure of many visitor services and facilities on the North Rim. However, the rim will remain open with limited services through November 29 or until snow closes Highway 67.
For many visitors to Yosemite National Park, Half Dome Overlook is their first chance to stop and see the Valley’s iconic features: Half Dome framed perfectly between the granite walls of El Capitan and the cliffs of Glacier Point.
Beginning October 3, 2009 the removal of hazard markers and regulatory buoys will begin. Hunting in Voyageurs National Park is prohibited.
Complementing the PBS documentary series, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Minnesota is telling its own National Park story, airing on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT). Minnesota’s National Park Legacy, a co-production of TPT and the 7 National Park Service units in the state, will premiere on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 — tune into TPT 2 at 6:30 p.m. or the statewide TPT Minnesota channel at 8:00 p.m.
More permits will be available to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park.
The road between the junctions at Lake Village and West Thumb remains closed indefinitely. No facilities have closed at this time due to fire activity. The Lake Village area is still accessible from the North, Northeast, and East Entrances., and the Lake Hotel and Lake Lodge are open for business. The Old Faithful area is accessible from the South and West Entrances. All entrances are open. As a reminder, the road between Norris and Madison is also closed due to road construction (SEE MAP).
The road between the junctions at Lake Village and West Thumb remains closed indefinitely. No facilities have closed at this time due to fire activity. The Lake Village area is still accessible from the North, Northeast, and East Entrances., and the Lake Hotel and Lake Lodge are open for business. The Old Faithful area is accessible from the South and West Entrances. All entrances are open. As a reminder, the road between Norris and Madison is also closed due to road construction (SEE MAP).
Park/Preserve boundary map for the Malapsina Forelands located in the Yakutat District is now available for download or can be picked up at the Yakutat Ranger Station.
Grand Canyon National Park fire officials are planning to conduct a prescribed fire on the South Rim within the next two weeks if weather and forest conditions permit.
IMPACTS TO VISITORS AND AREA RESIDENTS: The road is currently closed from south of the Lake developed area to the West Thumb Junction due to fire actively burning along 1.5 miles of the road, and an undetermined number of hazardous snags falling across the road (SEE MAP). Access is available from the north and east to the Lake developed area (Lake Hotel and Lake Lodge); and to the Old Faithful area from the south and west.
General Manager's Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held in Kennicott over Labor Day Weekend 2009.
For safety reasons the road between the Junction at Fishing Bridge and West Thumb will remain closed throughout the night and possibly into tomorrow. The fire is currently burning up to the road. Crews will be working to remove hazardous burned snags on and along the side of the road as soon as it can be done safely.
For safety reasons the road between the Junction at Fishing Bridge and West Thumb has been temporarily closed due to the fire’s proximity to the road.
This lightning-caused fire is burning in a flat area of mature lodgepole pine forest and is estimated at 8300 acres, two miles northwest of Bridge Bay with small spot fires within one mile of Bridge Bay.
The road between the Junction at Fishing Bridge and West Thumb was temporarily closed from approximately 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. today for safety reasons due to the fire's
proximity to the road. Travelers along this road segment will be escorted by park staff.
Glacier National Park’s Education Program and the Glacier Association are again sponsoring a postcard contest for K-12 students.
The fire continues pushing to the south toward the power line and the Grand Loop Road. Helicopters will be using bucket drops to cool off the southern head and the west flank of the fire to keep it away from the road and power line corridor. No roads, sites, or facilities are currently closed due to fire activity.
The Arnica Fire has grown significantly, but as expected today. Visitors will see fire activity from the Grand Loop Road. No facilities are closed due to fire activity.
The entrance road to North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison will be closed on October 6, 7 for replacement of a cattle guard.
According to Superintendent Jock Whitworth, Zion National Park plans to start ignition of a 150 acre prescribed fire at Lava Point during the week of September 27th, 2009.
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Yosemite National Park, and all other National Park sites, will offer free admission this Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate Earth Science Week by offering a variety of special programs and activities during the week of October 11 – 17, 2009.
Please visit our National Park Photo Tour at nat-park.com!
National Park Photo Tour Nature Preserves
