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Trails We Hiked During 2011

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 28, 2011 - 2:57am
We managed to get out on some national park trails during 2011 -- not as many as we'd like, but still a few that brought smiles to our faces. Here's a look back at those trails.

A Year In The Parks, From Cape Lookout National Seashore To Glacier Bay National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on December 25, 2011 - 2:25am
The past year took me across the National Park System, from Cape Lookout National Seashore on the North Carolina coast to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The stories that spooled out from these trips into the National Park System told of advocacy and nurturing, of history and recreation, and even of controversy. Here's a look back.

Joshua Tree National Park To Co-Host Symposium On Parks And Economic Development

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 1, 2011 - 2:55am
A half-day symposium will be held Tuesday to explore the economic connections between Joshua Tree National Park and its surrounding communities in California.

Joshua Tree National Park's 75th Anniversary Winding Down With Crossroads Conference

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 18, 2011 - 2:30am
As the 75th anniversary celebration winds down at Joshua Tree National Park, the park will host its Crossroads Conference with talks on how climate change will impact the park and its resources.

Joshua Tree National Park Abandons General Management Plan Revision, Blue Ridge Parkway Proceeding With Its GMP

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 1, 2011 - 1:37am
While Joshua Tree National Park officials have abandoned efforts to revise their long-range General Management Plan, preferring instead to focus on specific issues, Blue Ridge Parkway officials are moving ahead with their own GMP.

Lynn Hill Among Climbers Celebrating Joshua Tree National Park This Weekend

Submitted by Anonymous on October 19, 2011 - 1:20am
Lynn Hill, one of America's celebrated climbers, will be on hand this weekend when the 2011 Climb Smart Festival comes to Joshua Tree National Park to help the park celebrate it's 75th anniversary.

Birding in the National Parks: Track Your Birds On The Web With eBird

Submitted by Kirby Adams on October 18, 2011 - 1:17am
eBird is a helpful took courtesy of the folks at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society that makes it easier for you to keep track of your birding life-list. Let's take a closer look at how it functions.

Joshua Tree National Park Recovering From Flooding

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 29, 2011 - 1:26am
Joshua Tree National Park, which was hit hard by flash floods on September 13, will reopen some areas along the Pinto Basin Road on Friday, according to park officials.

Flash Floods Cause Extensive Damage In Joshua Tree National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 13, 2011 - 6:14pm
Flash-flooding Tuesday morning caused extensive damage in parts of Joshua Tree National Park, where parts of roads and the Cottonwood Campground were washed away. No visitors or park employees were injured and no vehicles were damaged, officials said.

Authorities Investigating Deaths of Two Visitors To Joshua Tree National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 23, 2011 - 3:37pm
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found in a rugged section of Joshua Tree National Park.