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30Dec/090

Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park is Closed as Rangers Clear Multiple Accidents

<a href="<a href="http://www.nationalparks<a href="">quarters.us/2010/Grand-Canyon">">Grand Canyon National Park rangers and road crews continue to work on clearing Desert View Drive of multiple accidents after light snow fell on wet roads just as evening temperatures dropped below freezing on Tuesday, December 29.

30Dec/090

Willow Cabin Open for Winter Use

Kenai Fjords is now taking reservations for the Willow Public Use Cabin in the Exit Glacier area.

30Dec/090

Exit Glacier Open to Snowmachine Use

Exit Glacier Open to Snowmachine Use for 2009-2010 Winter Season

24Dec/090

2009 Holiday Schedule for Zion National Park

Zion National Park will be open every day during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Years Days.

23Dec/090

Voyageurs National Park Winter Ice and Trail Conditions Report

Monitoring of ice conditions by park staff continued over the weekend. Read further for a full report on ice and snow conditions.

23Dec/090

Tom Medema Selected as Chief of Interpretation and Education at Yosemite National Park

<a href="<a href="http://www.nationalparks<a href="">quarters.us/2010/Yosemite">">Yosemite National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced that Tom Medema has been selected as the Chief of Interpretation and Education at the park. Tom has been in the position in an acting capacity for well over a year and will officially begin his duties in January, 2010.

22Dec/090

Voyageurs National Park Hosts Snowshoe Lacing Class

Snowshoes must be ordered by Wednesday, January 6, 2010 for the snowshoe lacing class to be held at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center on Saturday, January 30. For more information follow this link.

22Dec/090

Sylvan Pass Open for Snowmobile and Snowcoach Travel

Yellowstone’s East Entrance opened at eight o’clock this morning for the winter season. All park entrances are now open.

21Dec/090

Canyonlands National Park – Plan Your Visit (U.S. National Park …

Canyonlands National Park ... NPS Photo by Neal Herbert: Hikers on the Grand View Point Trail

20Dec/090

Yosemite Association Announces Exciting Roster of Winter Outdoor Adventures for 2010

Yosemite Outdoor Adventures offer interactive and fun-based learning experiences that appeal to all interests in the winter wonderland of <a href="<a href="http://www.nationalparks<a href="">quarters.us/2010/Yosemite">">Yosemite National Park. Guided naturalist hikes on snowshoes, a winter ecology program at the cozy Ostrander Hut, assisting rangers with a snow survey, two winter photography courses, and a series of moonlight snowshoe programs are just a sampling of the wide range of affordable learning adventures offered by the acclaimed non-profit organization, Yosemite Association (YA) during 2010.

20Dec/090

Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Parkwide Communication Data Network Environmental Assessment

<a href="<a href="http://www.nationalparks<a href="">quarters.us/2010/Yosemite">">Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Communication Data
Network (CDN) Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. The purpose
of the proposed project is to upgrade Yosemite’s internal communications
system with more reliable, modern technology and create an efficient
communications backbone to support all the park communication needs.

20Dec/090

Youth Photography from Grand Canyon in Focus Program on Display at Historic Williams Depot

A new exhibit is on display at Williams’ historic train depot; and the eye-catching photographs were all taken by Arizona youth. 

18Dec/090

Holiday Fun at Rocky Mountain National Park

The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to beautiful scenery, wildlife viewing and a variety of winter recreational activities to do on your own, some fun activities with park rangers are offered.

18Dec/090

Popular "Winter Signs" Snowshoe Programs Start January 10

Glacier's winter snowshoe programs start January 10.

18Dec/090

Winter Motorized Vehicle Travel Restrictions Now in Effect

Winter season road restrictions and reduced entrance fees now in effect.

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