Project Underway to Identify Algal Toxins in US National Park Waterways
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm
Update: Yellowstone adjusts September 2021 visitation statistics; up by 9,383 visits
Yellowstone National Park hosted 882,078 (instead of 872,695 previously reported) recreation visits in September 2021. This is a 5% (instead of 4% previously reported) increase from September 2020 (837,114 recreation visits) and a 27% (instead of 26% previously...
Ducati Unveils 1100 Tribute Pro and Urban Motard Scrambler Models
Ducati’s Scrambler family just got bigger today with the introduction of the seventies-inspired 1100 Tribute PRO and the city-dweller Urban Motard. Announced during the company’s World Premiere web series, the two new models each round off different sub-categories...
Park Gets $2 Million from the State of Michigan
The new education center under construction at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park was awarded a $2 Million award from the State of Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/rira/learn/news/park-gets-2-million-from-state-of-michigan.htm
KNP Complex North and South Zones Update October 14, 2021
Along the western flank of the KNP Complex today, crews will patrol and mop up along strong containment lines. No challenges are anticipated. Along the eastern and southern flanks, the fire is expected to produce more smoke which will settle in the valleys and...
Denali to Conduct Debris Pile Burn in the Park Entrance Area (October 2021)
Fire Management staff at Denali National Park and Preserve (Denali) will conduct a debris pile burn between the dates of October 18th – November 5th, if weather conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/news/2021-10-14-debris-burn.htm
Reopening of the African Burial Ground’s Visitor Center
Beginning Thursday, October 14, 2021, the African Burial Ground National Monument will increase access to the site by opening the indoor Visitor Center, including the exhibits. The hours of operation will continue to remain the same from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesdays...
Yellowstone visitation statistics for September 2021
Yellowstone National Park hosted 872,695 recreation visits in September 2021. This is a 4% increase from September 2020 (837,114 recreation visits) and a 26% increase from September 2019 (693,118 recreation visits). https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/21029.htm
Going-to-the-Sun Road Closes Early for Season
https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/news/media-21-30.htm
Horseshoe Bend Selected as Leave No Trace Hot Spot
As visitation to outdoor spaces continues to grow exponentially, the Horseshoe Bend Overlook at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was chosen as a Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace organization. From November 4 through 8, a Leave No Trace Team will work with Glen...