Safety
Mountain lions serve an important role in parks ecosystem because they prevent the over-population of deer and other small mammals. Generally, the big cats are calm, quiet and elusive. Sightings are rare, so if you spot one, consider yourself privileged! A mountain lion attack is an extremely unlikely event. To ...
READ MOREMountain lions serve an important role in parks ecosystem because they prevent the over-population of deer and other small mammals. Generally, the big cats are calm, quiet and elusive. Sightings are rare, so if you spot one, consider yourself privileged! A mountain lion attack is an extremely unlikely event. To ...
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Because policies can vary by state, The Army Corp recommends that visitors check with the specific park in which they are interested for details. If you tell us the name of the campground you plan to visit we can try to find more information for you. Hope this helps. Thanks!
While seeing a bear is often the highlight of a visit to the park it's important to follow bear safety tips provided by the parks. Bears are usually predictable, but each has an individual temperament. Knowledge of bear behavior can reduce your chance of an unpleasant encounter.
For information on rules and regulations please visit the official park website http://ohiodnr.com/tabid/23476/Default.aspx or all the park office at 440-293-6030.
Carter Caves State Resort Park and Kingdom Come State Park in eastern Kentucky can be added to the list of state and national parks who have noted white-nose syndrome (WNS) among their bat populations.
Budget sequestration has been looming in the distance, but as we approach March 1, it looks very likely that sequestration will go into effect.
Bear spray and pepper spray are not allowed in Yostemite National Park.
For tips on what to do if you see a bear, visit http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/scarebears.htm