In a dramatic reversal, the National Park Service has a change of heart over parking rules for boats at Cottonwood Cove, a remote hideaway that’s one of the last of its kind in the nation.
SPRINGDALE, Utah, May 6, 2024 — A man died Monday afternoon while hiking at Zion National Park. Zion National Park rangers responded to reports of an unresponsive hiker at Scout Lookout and began performing CPR on the man, according to a news release. His age was not disclosed. Additional rangers hiked to the patient with […] The post Hiker dies at Zion National Park first appeared on Gephardt Daily.
With the weather warming up and many folks spending more time outdoors, it may be the perfect time to take a scenic hike with the view of a waterfall.
At this time of year, key priorities for rangers in the Peak District (including 28 employed and over 200 volunteer rangers) are preventing harm to springtime birds and animals caused by dogs off leads, and monitoring fire risk on moors and fields that can become tinder dry. In the early days of the service, many of the wardens were former armed forces staff, who had a stern approach to members of the public breaking the rules. One of those early wardens was Gordon Miller, who died last year,...
By JM McNab Published: May 08th, 2024
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz., May 13, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — National Park Service officials have recovered a body in the Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park. NPS officials were notified Friday that a body was found in the Colorado River. Park rangers responded and recovered the body, which was transported to Lees Ferry […] The post Body recovered on Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park first appeared on Gephardt Daily.
The knowledgeable and experienced walk leaders will welcome you to routes and areas that you’re keen to find out more about. There is plenty of choice of dates, places and topics covered so you can choose a walk to suit your interests and abilities. The focus of this season’s walks is on being aware of what’s around you, connecting with nature, and experiencing what’s special in the National Park countryside. Sunday 19 May Torside to Woodhead via the Longdendale Edges 10 miles. Explore the...
Trudeau Government Offers Free Access To National Parks For Migrants Only Via The Post Millennial, Parks Canada has decided to offer a real break in 2024 for people looking to enjoy some of Canada’s glorious outdoors and backwoods. But only people who are newcomers and new Canadian citizens. In a Parks Canada post, the federal government agency announced that there will be “Free admission for newcomers to Canada and new Canadian citizens” in 2024. That applies to any park in...
SPRINGDALE – An unidentified male of unknown age died in Zion National Park Monday, and the National Park Service said the cause of death remains under investigation. According to a news release, Zion National Park received a report of an unresponsive hiker at Scout Lookout. Rangers working at Scout Lookout immediately responded and performed CPR. […]
Crews battled the blaze for nine days in August 2022.
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – The National Park Service is looking for ways to make Crater Lake more accessible. According to its website, The National Park service has released a draft accessibility, self-evaluation and transition plan for Crater Lake National Park. The document seeks to identify existing accessibility barriers in the park and suggests possible accommodations. […]
Investigators found the body of 23-year-old Lucas Macaj Thursday on the Mills Glacier section of Longs Peak after he went missing in Rocky Mountain National Park at the beginning of the week, according to a press release.