Rockfall Closes Wall Street Trail At Bryce Canyon National Park
A rockfall has closed the Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - September 10th, 2016 3:19pm
Parks in the News
Struggling Swimmer And Would-Be Rescuer Drown At Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Two swimmers, one who apparently got caught up in a rip current and another who tried to save him, have drowned at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.
- By NPT Staff - September 10th, 2016 11:39am
Traffic Limitations Likely Coming To Moose-Wilson Road In Grand Teton National Park
A main attraction of fall in Grand Teton National Park is slowly cruising the Moose-Wilson Road to take in the changing colors and catch sights of bears munching through berry-laden bushes and moose browsing riparian vegetation. Under a plan park officials are backing, there could be days during the peak visitation windows in summer and fall when you'll have to wait your turn to enjoy the drive.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 9th, 2016 3:00am
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Officials To Examine Factors Affecting Shorebirds, Sea Turtles
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will conduct a science workshop to evaluate factors affecting shorebirds and sea turtles on Seashore beaches. The workshop will take place from September 26-27 at: Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront, 1701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. A draft agenda will be circulated approximately one week ahead of the workshop.
- By NPT Staff - September 9th, 2016 3:00am
Yosemite National Park Grows By 400 Acres With Donation Of Meadow
This week, Yosemite National Park grew by 400 acres, its largest expansion in nearly six decades, with the donation of wetlands and meadow habitat along the park’s western boundary. The land, known as Ackerson Meadow, was donated through the cooperative efforts of the Trust for Public Land, Yosemite Conservancy, and the National Park Service.
- By NPT Staff - September 8th, 2016 1:56pm
Special Activities Planned At Mammoth Cave National Park To Mark Public Lands Day
Mammoth Cave National Park, which is celebating its 75th birthday this year, and the Friends of Mammoth Cave are planning some special activities to mark National Public Lands Day on September 24.
- By NPT Staff - September 8th, 2016 3:00am
Remembrance Set For 9/11 Victims At Flight 93 National Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 on the 15th anniversary of 9/11 with two days of special programs, culminating in the annual observance on September 11.
- By NPT Staff - September 8th, 2016 2:30am
Cleaner Air Coming To Rocky Mountain National Park Thanks To Agreement
In the years to come, the air over Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is expected to be cleaner thanks to a negotiated settlement that will reduce emissions from power plants in the western half of the state.
- By NPT Staff - September 8th, 2016 2:30am
Upcoming Road Work Might Put A Crimp In Your Yellowstone National Park Visit
If you're planning to visit Yellowstone National Park in the coming month, getting around the park could be tricky due to road work that will close a section of the Grand Loop Road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction.
- By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2016 3:00am
16th Annual Wilderness Weekend On Tap At Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park will honor America’s Wilderness heritage during its 16th annual Wilderness Weekend, September 10-11. This year commemorates the 40th anniversary of Shenandoah’s Wilderness designation.
- By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2016 3:00am
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