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Court upholds decision on elk thinning in Rocky Mountain Nat. Park
January 9, 2013 8:27 PM
DENVER (AP) - A federal appeals court is upholding the National Park Service's decision not to reintroduce wolves to Rocky Mountain National Park to control the elk population. WildEarth Guardians had argued that the Park Service violated environmental laws when it ruled out using wolves and when it decided to... more » -
National Parks face deep cuts if US goes of 'fiscal cliff'
December 16, 2012 1:36 PM
DENVER (AP) - The National Park Service is trying to find at least an 8 percent cut in spending in case Congress fails to reach a decision on the "fiscal cliff." The Denver Post reports Colorado, home to 17 National Park Service properties, could see cuts that impact the state's... more » -
More than 100 national parks waive entrance fees
April 22, 2012 12:30 PM
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) - Entrance fees are being waived this week at Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in northwest Wyoming, as well as at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The National Park Service is offering free visitor admission in honor of National Park Week from Saturday... more » -
Trails and Rails: History on a Train Play Video
April 21, 2012 4:38 PM
Trails and Rails, it's a chance to ride the train and see history firsthand. We took the train to learn more about the Amtrak and National Park Service program that trains volunteers to tell passengers about the view out their window. It's a history lesson with a view. ... more » -
Job of the Day: Park Ranger
October 13, 2010 12:43 PM
The National Park Service needs a Park Ranger at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site near Lamar. This is a full-time position. This job is highly specialized. You'll coordinate tribal consultation with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and others, and assist the superintendent and management team to build... more » -
Artifacts stolen from Colorado historic sites
October 1, 2010 9:31 AM
The National Park Service says burglars stole buffalo hides and historical weapons from two historic sites in southeastern Colorado. Spokesman Rick Wallner says thieves broke locks at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site near La Junta this week and stole weapons valued at $9,000. The Park Service says... more » -
Park Service names new Intermountain Region head
July 27, 2010 10:02 AM
The National Park Service has named a new director for its Intermountain Region. Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis on Monday announced the appointment of John Wessels. Wessels will be responsible for the service's 92 national parks and 5,000 employees in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and... more » -
Union gives $50K for Vietnam Vets Memorial grounds
May 11, 2010 12:44 PM
A labor union is pledging $50,000 for upkeep of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial grounds on the National Mall. The Maryland-based International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced the gift Tuesday to help care for about 13 acres for the rest of the year. Last year, the private... more » -
Job of the Day: La Junta Museum Aid
April 27, 2010 11:23 AM
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site in La Junta is seeking a Museum Aid. Major duties will include the cleaning and care of museum objects and living history items on exhibit as well as the cleaning and care of the fort itself. Bent's Old Fort is a living... more » -
Free weekend at national parks means cheap fun
April 18, 2010 7:50 PM
There have been lots of feet on the trail this weekend at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Many people are looking for an adventure where the sidewalk ends "We decided to come out and see what was here, says Beverly Aguilar, whose family was enjoying the beautiful Sunday.... more » -
Van slides into embankment at Grand Canyon
December 30, 2009 8:49 AM
Authorities say a van slid over the edge of an embankment in Grand Canyon National Park, but the vehicle's six passengers were able to get out before emergency crews arrived and no life-threatening injuries have been reported. According to the National Park Service, emergency crews responding to accident reports Tuesday... more »
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