National Park News

The National Park Service is seeking public input on a McKinley/Foraker Cost Recovery Special Mountaineering Use Fee

The National Park Service is seeking public input on a McKinley/Foraker Cost Recovery Special Mountaineering Use Fee

In honor of National Public Lands Day, all tours at Wind Cave National Park will be free to the public on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

In honor of National Public Lands Day, all tours at Wind Cave National Park will be free to the public on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

Wind Cave National Park, S.D. – Preparations are nearly complete for a 3,408 acre prescribed fire planned this fall at Wind Cave National Park. The burn area is located south of the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower and east of Highway 87. The burn could occur as early as the week of October 10th.

Phase One of a fencing project designed to keep elk out of Wind Cave National Park during the hunting season is nearing completion.

Phase One of a fencing project designed to keep elk out of Wind Cave National Park during the hunting season is nearing completion.

All tours of Wind Cave will be free the weekend of August 14 and 15 to allow local residents and visitors the opportunity to view the recently completed cave lighting project.

All tours of Wind Cave will be free the weekend of August 14 and 15 to allow local residents and visitors the opportunity to view the recently completed cave lighting project.

Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs this September to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk.

Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be leading programs this September to listen for the bugle of the Rocky Mountain elk.

Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering special night hikes this summer in hope of seeing a black-footed ferret, the rarest animal in North America.

Rangers at Wind Cave National Park will be offering special night hikes this summer in hope of seeing a black-footed ferret, the rarest animal in North America.

Friday, October 29, 2010, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel. Since Friday, October 22, Trail Ridge Road has been closed due to consistent winter conditions of drifting snow, high winds and below freezing temperatures above 10,000 feet.

Shuttle service with extended hours and faster service will also be offered on Thanksgiving Day

The National Park Service is accepting applications for its summer 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program through November 30, 2010, at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rangers conduct foot patrols following fatal mountain goat attack as investigation continues.

Rangers conduct foot patrols following fatal mountain goat attack as investigation continues.

Repairs completed in several locations, while work continues in Elwha Valley and along Hurricane Ridge Road.

Repairs completed in several locations, while work continues in Elwha Valley and along Hurricane Ridge Road.

JoshuaTreeNP: Hidden Valley and Ryan Campgrounds are full 10/29-10/31. Campsites are available at Jumbo Rocks, White Tank, Black Rock, and Cottonwood. jr

Big Bend National Park and Fort Davis National Historic Site will observe Veterans Day with a fee free day on Thursday, November 11. The normal park entrance fee will be waived for the day.

In celebration of Veterans Day, Yosemite National Park, and all other National Park sites across the country, will offer free admission Thursday, November 11, 2010 for all visitors in honor of current members and retired members of the United States armed forces and their families. Free admission is being observed by all public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.

JoshuaTreeNP: Thank you to the 100 volunteers who worked at Real Hidden Valley & Echo Cove last weekend. 150 plants have been added to the park. – br

JoshuaTreeNP: Bring your coffee mugs & windbreakers to the 1st Climbers Coffee of the season. Meet at Hidden Valley CG Sat at 8am -br http://ht.ly/31b5M