NPS facilities close due to threat of Hurricane Sandy
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- In North Carolina, Ocracoke Campground closed at noon on Saturday and will remain closed for the season.
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Pennsylvania prepares for Hurricane Sandy
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- Gov. Tom Corbett last night gave an update on the state’s ongoing preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy and urged residents across Pennsylvania to brace themselves and prepare for the impact of the storm.
Arizona director asks state for $15 million for parks
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- In an azcentral.com news report, Arizona Parks Director Bryan Martyn said his agency has “critical funding issues” and is asking for $15.5 million in additional state funding.
Michigan begins reservation system transition
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- Reservations for lodging (such as camper cabins, mini cabins, rustic cabins, yurts and modern lodges) typically have a one-year window for advance booking in Michigan. As the transition date for the new reservation system approaches, that advance-registration opportunity will shorten.
Louisiana state park opens following Hurricane Isaac
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- Fontainebleau State Park, a long-time favorite of south Louisianans, is now open for some camping, reports the St. Tammany News Banner.
Proposed Wis. state park hunting maps available online
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- People planning on attending any of the upcoming five public listening sessions on hunting and trapping in Wisconsin state parks can now review the proposed hunting and trapping maps for each park property online.
Delaware state parks close for Hurricane Sandy
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- Delaware State Parks will be closed until further notice in anticipation of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy’s projected path through and impact on the Mid-Atlantic region.
Michigan troopers investigate attempted abduction
(Oct. 28, 2012) -- The Morning Sun reports state troopers are looking for a man they say may have tried to abduct a young woman near a central Michigan campground.
Connecticut state parks close for Hurricane Sandy
(Oct. 29, 2012) -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced Saturday that all state parks will be closed starting today (Monday), until further notice, due to the approaching storm.
Maryland State Parks close for Hurricane Sandy
(Oct. 28, 2012) -- The Maryland Park Service closed all state park campgrounds and day-use areas in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The Maryland Forestry Service is also closing Elk Neck State Forest.