National Park News

A group of approximately 300 bison was hazed into the Stephens Creek bison capture facility on Monday.

A group of approximately 300 bison was hazed into the Stephens Creek bison capture facility on Monday.

Zion National Park will begin the construction of two new comfort stations in Loops A and B of Watchman Campground on January 30, 2011.

Big Bend National Park reinstates temporary closures for Peregrine falcons in 2011.

Big Bend National Park reinstates temporary closures for Peregrine falcons in 2011.

The Lily Lake Dam, located in Rocky Mountain National Park, has been rated a high-hazard dam by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Failure of the dam is not imminent, and park staff are evaluating long term solutions; considering two options to reduce the risk, either repairing or removing the dam.

Reclamation Releases Environmental Assessment for Control of Non-Native Fish in the Colorado River to the Public for Review and Comment

Reclamation Releases Environmental Assessment for Control of Non-Native Fish in the Colorado River to the Public for Review and Comment

Come to the Rainy Lake Visitor Center for a Family Movie Day on Sunday, February 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments and popcorn provided.

JoshuaTreeNP: Possible snow showers in Hidden Valley on SUN and MON. Still sunny and warm this weekend.Bring your mug&sunscreen to Climbers Coffee. – br

JoshuaTreeNP: Good Climbing Practice#3: BE CONSIDERATE. Keep your voices down, the desert is a naturally quiet place. Learn more at Climbers Coffee. — br

A 33 million year old saber tooth cat fossil met state-of-the-art 21st century technology at Rapid City Regional Hospital (RCRH) today. Badlands National Park, in partnership with RCRH, completed a CT scan of the well preserved skull.

A 33 million year old saber tooth cat fossil met state-of-the-art 21st century technology at Rapid City Regional Hospital (RCRH) today. Badlands National Park, in partnership with RCRH, completed a CT scan of the well preserved skull.

“The Everglades” — Oil Paintings by Linda Apriletti on display at Coe Visitor Center

“The Everglades” — Oil Paintings by Linda Apriletti on display at Coe Visitor Center

Temporary evening closure of Buttonwood Canal Bridge Jan 30 thru Feb 24

Temporary evening closure of Buttonwood Canal Bridge Jan 30 thru Feb 24

A group of 62 bison that had been temporarily held in the Stephens Creek capture facility inside the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park was released Thursday afternoon and moved south further into the park.

A group of 62 bison that had been temporarily held in the Stephens Creek capture facility inside the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park was released Thursday afternoon and moved south further into the park.

The NPS is soliciting public comment on the Environmental Assessment for a new commercial fishing cabin permit in Glacier Bay National Preserve.

Comments on the proposal must be postmarked by February 26, 2011.

The NPS is soliciting public comment on the Environmental Assessment for a new commercial fishing cabin permit in Glacier Bay National Preserve.

Comments on the proposal must be postmarked by February 26, 2011.

Federal regulations and National Park Service policies place some restrictions on film crew and media activities due to concerns of visitor safety and impacts on fragile park resources.

Federal regulations and National Park Service policies place some restrictions on film crew and media activities due to concerns of visitor safety and impacts on fragile park resources.

BrooksCamp: Seasonal maintenance and biological technician positions open at Katmai. See all currently open positions at http://bit.ly/hKw5tW.

Bryce Canyon National Park has awarded contract P1330110054 to Wayne Wilson, dba WWW Industries, a small business in Billings Montana, for the purchase of a Mobile Propane Bottle Recycler (PBR). The “PBR” will be the fourth of its kind in the National Park system. Others are located at Yellowstone NP, Yosemite NP, and Grand Teton NP.

January 26, 2011 Winter Ice and Trails Report

The National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) are seeking applicants for two research fellowships that are available to individuals wishing to conduct research in Denali National Park and Preserve and other national parks in Alaska. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011