Camping News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.