By CNPA Convener, Xander McDade As Convener, I always have the pleasure of writing the last Park Talk of the year – a chance to reflect on the previous 12 months and all that has been achieved despite the challenges. I hope that you enjoy these blogs from my fellow board members during the year….
View MoreTransform your experiences in Yellowstone with Austin Adventures (www.austinadventures.com), a guided tour company that offers guests a worry-free vacation with expert guides to ensure travelers enjoy the best the park has to offer. “When a national park is in the equation, a good tour company can give you the kind of quality vacation that just…
View MoreThe consultation on the draft Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) has now closed. Thank you to the over 1,000 people who contributed, from local residents to businesses, land managers, visitors, partners and more. Your views will help shape the future of the Cairngorms National Park and we are grateful to all of you for…
View MoreGrand Teton National Park statistics show that November 2021 was the second busiest November on record for recreation visits. The park hosted an estimated 61,674 recreation visits in November 2021. This is a 28% increase from November 2019 and an 8% increase from November 2020. https://www.nps.gov/grte/learn/news/grand-teton-sees-second-busiest-november-for-visitation.htm
View MoreAt 1:15 pm on Wednesday December 15th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a fire approximately 8.5 miles west of Skellytown. Crews arrived on scene to find extreme fire behavior due to weather conditions. The fire is burning towards Skellytown and is threatening multiple homes. Residents of Skellytown have evacuated and been directed…
View MoreAt 11:12 am on Wednesday December 15th, Texas A&M Forest Service received a request for assistance for a fire of unknown size. Crews arrived on scene to find additional fires paralleling the original request and declared a complex fire. The fire is burning towards Highway 287 in dense brush and showing extreme fire
View MoreOn December 15, 2021 approximately 1100 AM, a brush fire started 5 miles south east of the town of Iowa Park. Multiple local fire departments responded to assist, along State resources from Texas A&M Forest Service
View MoreAmarillo, Texas – On Wednesday, December 15th the Parker Creek fire started south of Channing, Texas. The fire spread rapidly and Texas A&M Forest Service was called for assistance at 11:15 am. Winds are forecasted to be gusting up to 80 mph in the area until 3 at which point there will be a significant…
View MoreRight next to Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers a ton of fun. Here are six epic experiences you’ll never forget. 1. Assisted Climbing on the Via Ferrata Beginners and families are welcome on the Via FerrataJackson Hole Mountain Resort If scaling up a 500-foot mountain face sounds like an activity only…
View MoreStarting winter 2021/2022, Yellowstone National Park will suspend a wildlife monitoring effort because evaluations over the last decade have not substantially changed. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/211214.htm
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