Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park.
Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park.
Today crews will be doing emergency stabilization work on firelines along the park boundary.
Today crews will be doing emergency stabilization work on firelines along the park boundary.
Winter Ice and Trails Report for February 23, 2011
The Smith Run Fire in Shenandoah National Park received rain, snow and sleet overnight. Fire activity has decreased with the precipitation.
The Smith Run Fire in Shenandoah National Park received rain, snow and sleet overnight. Fire activity has decreased with the precipitation.
Presentation by Dr. Alicestyne Turley from the University of Lousville which will focus on stories of the Underground Railroad.
Presentation by Dr. Alicestyne Turley from the University of Lousville which will focus on stories of the Underground Railroad.
Public meeting held Wednesday, March 2 at Hungry Horse Ranger Station
Public meeting held Wednesday, March 2 at Hungry Horse Ranger Station
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to help staff the visitor contact station at Clingmans Dome when it opens on Friday, April 1.
Have you ever wondered how to identify the constellations in the night sky, why there are so many colors in the Northern Lights, or why we do not see the moon every night?
Firefighters are working to contain Smith Run fire. Due to the fire and to ensure visitor safety, the Skyline Drive between Front Royal and Rt. 211 remains closed to traffic. The following trail closures are in effect until further notice: Mt. Marshall Trail from Skyline Drive to the intersection at the Bluff Trail; Appalachian Trail between Compton Gap and the Browntown Trail; Lands Run Gap Fire Road; and the Jenkins Gap Trail.
Firefighters are working to contain Smith Run fire. Due to the fire and to ensure visitor safety, the Skyline Drive between Front Royal and Rt. 211 remains closed to traffic. The following trail closures are in effect until further notice: Mt. Marshall Trail from Skyline Drive to the intersection at the Bluff Trail; Appalachian Trail between Compton Gap and the Browntown Trail; Lands Run Gap Fire Road; and the Jenkins Gap Trail.
WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. – Thirty-four GPS (Global Positioning System) radio collars were recently placed on elk in Wind Cave National Park. This marks the beginning of a three-year study to document the effects of a recently implemented elk management plan.
JoshuaTreeNP: Climbers Coffee is taking the weekend off and will be back with fresh brew on 2/26. Come prepared for wind and rain.
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BrooksCamp: Permanent STF GS9 Protection Ranger position now open at Katmai as a lateral transfer. See more details at http://bit.ly/cJscCP.
The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum exhibit area will reopen Monday, February 28, 2011.
The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum exhibit area will reopen Monday, February 28, 2011.
Construction will begin Monday, February 21 on the Stehekin Winter Ferry Landing Improvement Project. This new dock will provide universal access for all passengers traveling up Lake Chelan via the commercial ferry system.
The young energetic Celtic band The Outside Track takes to the stage at Happy Days Lodge as part of the Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Series.
We are on a 1-year RV trip to visit national parks in the USA and Canada. Please check out our photo blog at National Park Explorers.
We have also visited many national parks in the past. Please visit our National Park Photo Tour.
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