NPS Announces Free Entrance Into All National Parks Every August 4th Despite political differences, congress came together to pass the Great American Outdoors Act which was officially signed into law yesterday, August 4. This bi-partisan legislation will provide 900 million dollars annually for National Parks and ensure permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This funding will primarily aid National Parks in completing a multitude of backlogged maintenance projects. […] Spencer Cox | August 7, 2020 0 Comments
NPS Scraps Huge Price Increase at 17 National Parks | Smaller Entrance Fee Increase Across all Parks Instead A proposed plan by the National Park Service (NPS) to greatly increase entry fees at 17 national parks across the country has been scrapped after more than 100,000 public comments in opposition to the peak season fee proposal. The NPS announced in October 2017 it was considering the large entrance fee increase in order to generate revenue for desperately needed maintenance […] Steven Agar | April 13, 2018 0 Comments
When Lightning Strikes: This Simple Advice Could Save Your Life When dinos roar, go indoors! Sorry, we meant thunder. When thunder roars! Lightning is a spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. Lightning is common in the summer months; however, it can strike any time of the year. The best way to protect yourself from a lightning strike is to avoid the threat. […] WeatherBrains | June 24, 2022 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Remains Closed Until Further Notice The famous Beartooth highway will be closed until further notice following the severe damage caused by the recent flooding in Yellowstone National Park. Related: Big Repairs Needed on Montana’s Beartooth Highway (Home to Beartooth Basin Ski Area) After Severe Flooding Damages Roadway Full statement below: We snapped this shot along the world-famous Beartooth Highway last summer. This is a popular […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2022 0 Comments
NASA: The Catastrophic Flooding of Yellowstone National Park This year has been historic for Yellowstone National Park in more ways than one. Founded in 1872, America’s first national park is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It also experienced historic flooding, with rivers cresting at heights not seen in 100 years. Related: Yellowstone National Park’s South Loop Will Reopen to the Public on June 22 In the second week of […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2022 0 Comments
Yellowstone National Park’s South Loop Will Reopen to the Public on June 22 Visitors traveling to the park in the coming weeks must stay informed about the new interim visitor entry system At 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, Yellowstone National Park will begin allowing visitors to access the south loop of the park. The south loop is accessed from the East (Cody), West (West Yellowstone), and South (Grand Teton/Jackson) entrances. Accessible areas include Madison, Old […] SnowBrains | June 20, 2022 0 Comments
Northern Portion of Yellowstone National Park Likely to Remain Closed for “Substantial Length of Time” Due to Severely Damaged Infrastructure: Limited Opening Possible Next Week Historic flooding wreaked havoc in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week, forcing the park to evacuate all visitors and seal off entrances until the flood waters subsided. Well, now the rains have stopped and park crews are assessing the damage—it isn’t good. Aerial assessments conducted Monday, June 13, by Yellowstone show major damage to multiple sections of road between the […] SnowBrains | June 17, 2022 0 Comments
Bear Injures Mother and 3-Year-Old After Ripping into Tent in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN | Bear Found and Euthanized Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologists and park rangers responded to Elkmont Campground on Sunday, June 12, following a bear incident that resulted in human injury. After an investigation and on-the-site monitoring, wildlife biologists successfully captured the responsible bear. Due to the risk to human safety, the bear was humanly euthanized on Monday, June 13. “The bear weighed approximately […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2022 0 Comments
