Zion National Park Announces Road Project
Major roadwork will occur in Zion National Park from approximately mid-May to October, 2010.
Zion Shuttle System Resumes Operation for 2010
The Zion Canyon Transportation (Shuttle) System will resume operation on Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Research Fellows for Denali and Other Alaska National Parks Selected for 2010
The Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) has selected four research fellows for 2010. Two researchers are recipients of Discover Denali Research Fellowships for research in or near Denali National Park and Preserve. Two additional researchers are receiving Murie Science and Research Fellowships for research in one of the MSLC partner parks in arctic and subarctic Alaska, which are Bering Land Bridge, Cape Krusenstern, Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Kobuk Valley, Noatak, Wrangell-St. Elias and Yukon-Charley Rivers.
Road Construction to Cause Delays in Yosemite National Park
Road construction on the Wawona Road in Yosemite National Park is set to begin in May. This project will vastly improve 24.4 miles of the Wawona Road starting from the South Entrance of Yosemite along the Wawona Road. This improvement project will end at the junction of the Wawona Road and Bridalveil Straight in Yosemite Valley.
Lunchtime Lecture Series: Focus on Social Media
From road and campground status, to park interpretation, fire, and search and rescue updates; learn the realm of communication possibilities through social media in Glacier National Park.
National Park Service Will Host 2010 Summer Youth Crew
Ten students from Grand and San Juan Counties will have the opportunity to work in local national parks this summer as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Corps.
National Park Service Will Host 2010 Summer Youth Crew
Ten students from Grand and San Juan Counties will have the opportunity to work in local national parks this summer as part of the Canyon Country Conservation Corps.
Work Begins on Plan to Protect Native Fish
Invasive species, disease, and climate changes have all led to a decline in the native fish population of Yellowstone National Park. To help halt and eventually reverse that trend, the park has started work on a Native Fish Conservation Plan.
Rangers Locate Two Overdue Hikers at Grand Canyon National Park
Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park successfully located two overdue hikers this afternoon. National Park Service search and rescue personnel located the hikers, Isaac Rabicoff and Michael Wu, along the Colorado River near Royal Arch, an area of the Grand Canyon west of the South Rim developed area and Hermits Rest.
Rangers in Grand Canyon National Park Search for Two Missing Men in South Bass Royal Arch Area
Grand Canyon National Park rangers are currently searching the South Bass and Royal Arch areas west of the Hermits Rest area on the park’s south rim for two overdue hikers, Isaac Rabicoff and Michael Wu, both from Kansas.
Trail closures
Precipice and Valley Cove trails closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons.
Denali Park Road to Open to Savage River on Saturday, March 27, 2010
A sure sign of spring in Denali National Park and Preserve is the opening of the park road beyond park headquarters.
Wind Cave Receives Award for Excellence in Wastewater Treatment System Operation and Maintenance
The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced recently that the Wind Cave National Park wastewater treatment system is the recipient of the 2009 Operation and Maintenance Excellence Award.
Voyageurs National Park Hosts a Family Movie Day
Come to the Rainy Lake Visitor Center for a Family Movie Day on Sunday, March 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Voyageurs National Park Announces Comment Period for Interior Lake Campsite Reservations and Fees and Boats on Interior Lakes Program
Voyageurs National Park has 17 campsites on the interior of the Kabetogama peninsula. The park is considering a reservation system and fee for these campsites. A public comment period is open through May 1.