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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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Jul 20 2010 - 9:25pm

A visitor from Utah was injured by a bison in a thermal area near Old Faithful on Monday evening.

Jul 20 2010 - 7:54pm

On Monday the fire continued to torch and actively burn in isolated spots with in the perimeter of the fire.  Fire crews walked the perimeter on Monday and got a better determination of the size.

Jul 20 2010 - 6:18pm

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the release of a USDA Forest Service report showing the economic importance of America’s National Forests and Grasslands to rural communities across the country.

Jul 20 2010 - 6:08pm

In late July 2010, 12 Arizona youth will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Grand Canyon National Park with some of our country’s most enthusiastic outdoor leaders and photography professionals.

Jul 20 2010 - 3:29pm

The body of an Oklahoma man missing in Yellowstone National Park since May has been discovered.

Jul 20 2010 - 4:17am

Winds moved the Beach Fire to the north and east on Monday, with the east flank of the fire bumping up against the west side of last year’s Arnica Fire. Aerial mapping estimated the fire at 385 acres late Monday afternoon.  75 people are currently assigned to the fire.

Jul 19 2010 - 8:36pm

The fire grew very little over night and again this afternoon gusty thunderstorm winds are expected to progress across the area. The increased afternoon winds associated with the thunderstorms will most likely continue to move the fire into the crowns of the trees and cause it to spread.  Helicopters will continue to cool the hottest spots of the fire with water bucket drops as crews.

Jul 19 2010 - 4:31am

The Beach Fire was discovered Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, gusty thunderstorm winds caused the fire to move into the crowns and spread.  As of 9PM, the fire is estimated at 150 acres.

Jul 18 2010 - 9:21pm

Firefighters are working to suppress a small fire located near the center of Yellowstone National Park.

Jul 18 2010 - 9:18pm

The identity of an angler who died Thursday in Yellowstone National Park while fishing has been released. The victim is 65-year old Frank Jaszcz of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Jul 17 2010 - 10:30pm

Families are invited on a musical journey through the magical landscapes of the Rocky Mountains on Sunday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 

Jul 16 2010 - 11:58pm

All campgrounds in Yosemite National Park are now open for the summer season.  Several campgrounds along the Tioga Road and the Bridalveil Creek Campground on the Glacier Point Road have been closed since the winter of 2009 due to seasonal road closures, a heavy snowpack, and water saturation. 

Jul 16 2010 - 11:18pm

Yosemite National Park announces the first mobile application is available for visitors to use on their iPhone.

Jul 16 2010 - 8:42pm

 

Jul 16 2010 - 5:44pm

A visitor from Iowa died Thursday in Yellowstone National Park after losing his footing while fishing.

Jul 16 2010 - 3:58pm

A 14-week project to replace the boardwalk through one of Yellowstone’s famous geyser basins has been completed.

Jul 15 2010 - 11:30pm

A body retrieved from below Moran Point at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday, July 12 has been positively identified as that of 50 year old Kirby Porter of Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Jul 15 2010 - 9:28pm

The National Park Service (NPS) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) of its Development Concept Plan which outlines plans to make improvements to the Park-owned facilities which house the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.

Jul 15 2010 - 9:19pm

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting for volunteers to participate in the Adopt-a-Trail program, an effort that helps to maintain the park’s 800-mile trail system.

Jul 15 2010 - 5:16pm

A Minnesota man is dead and a young girl hospitalized after a head-on accident Wednesday afternoon in Yellowstone National Park.

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