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Muir Woods Earth Day Celebration

Muir Woods National Monument is home to an ancient stand of coast redwood forest. Donated to the Federal Government this area was proclaimed a National Monument on February 9, 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. At the original owner's request it was named after John Muir the famous conservationist who some consider the father of our National Parks system.

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Muir Woods Earth Day Celebration

Rescued Park Visitors Return to Yosemite to Present Plaque to Park Ranger
Jun 25 2009 - 10:31pm

Park visitors James Bachman and Dorothy Hovland, from Huntington Beach, CA, returned to Yosemite today to present a plaque to Park Ranger Dan Abbe to show their appreciation for his heroic efforts.  Abbe rescued the pair after their truck and trailer slid off of Highway 41 and down a steep hillside.  The plaque was presented during a ceremony in Yosemite Valley.

Work Scheduled for Park Roads this Summer
Jun 25 2009 - 10:00pm

Minor delays are anticipated; two one-night closures at Hoh Rainforest Campground will allow road resurfacing.

Citizen Science Opportunities Will Help to Conduct Field Research
Jun 25 2009 - 8:28pm

Volunteer in Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a Citizen Scientist on June 29 and July 2 and join park researchers and educators in collecting scientific data in the national park.

Students Win Awards for National History Day Competition
Jun 25 2009 - 8:14pm

In honor of its 75th Anniversary in 2009, Great Smoky Mountains National Park collaborated with the Western North Carolina National History Day competition, and invited area middle and high school students to submit entries focused on an individual who was important in the park's creation or history.

2009 shuttle information has been updated
Jun 25 2009 - 5:04pm

Interested in going car-less this year when you visit? The 2009 shuttle information has been updated.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections
Jun 25 2009 - 4:18pm

Woman Injured by Yellowstone Bison
Jun 25 2009 - 12:23am

A 50-year -old woman from Spain was butted and tossed in the air by a bull bison at Canyon in Yellowstone National Park this morning.

Grand Canyon Fire Managers to Initiate Prescribed Burn on South Rim
Jun 23 2009 - 4:10pm

Grand Canyon National Park expects to implement the Moqui prescribed fire project within the next 48 hours.

Junior Ranger Programs at Grand Teton N.P.
Jun 23 2009 - 2:53pm

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Road Construction Update # 3
Jun 23 2009 - 2:10pm

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Yosemite National Park Ranger Saves Lives of Two Park Visitors
Jun 23 2009 - 12:49am

On May 26, 2009, Yosemite National Park Ranger Dan Abbe was flagged down by park visitors on his way to work in Yosemite Valley. Abbe was traveling on the Wawona Road and entered the pullout about 2.5 miles south of the Wawona Tunnel. He was informed that there was a vehicle over the side of the road and it was on fire.

Grand Teton International Postage Stamp Event
Jun 22 2009 - 7:22pm

Firefighters Attend to Human-caused & Lightning Fires in Grand Teton NP
Jun 22 2009 - 6:15pm

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Road Closures Due to Storm Damage
Jun 22 2009 - 2:19pm

Lurvey Spring, Seal Cove, and Long Pond Fire Road are closed due to storm damage; watch for wash-outs on the carriage roads.

Temp Closure on Moose-Wilson Road--June 26
Jun 22 2009 - 1:54pm

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Man Rescued After Fall at Grand Canyon National Park
Jun 21 2009 - 9:59pm

Man rescued after fall in Grand Canyon.

Motorcycle Collision with Pronghorn
Jun 21 2009 - 4:12pm

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Science Behind the Scenery Programs
Jun 20 2009 - 4:55pm

Back by popular demand is the Thursday evening Science Behind The Scenery Series.  These programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the auditorium at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park.  They are free and open to the public.  Expand your knowledge of the park by learning more about the research behind the scenes.

Paul Ollig's Science in the Crown blog has been updated
Jun 19 2009 - 5:13pm

Wolverines: The Ghost of Glacier National Park

Wildland Firefighters Practice Fire Investigation
Jun 19 2009 - 4:42pm

June 19, 200909-43Teton interagency firefighters will team up with law enforcement next week to practice an additional component of their job. Through a Wildland Fire Origin and Cause course taught by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, interagency fire personnel will learn ways to determine how and where a fire started, while also conducting a prescribed fire.

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