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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Endangered amur leopard cubs take first steps outdoors at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Doncaster, United Kingdom – July 17, 2025 – Two 12-week-old Amur leopard cubs made their outdoor debut. The rare cubs, one male and one female, were born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in spring 2025. This marks a key step in their development under the care of mother Kristen and park staff.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Midhurst park closed for safety after insect infestation discovered
Yellow caution tape surrounds a park in Springwater on Monday for the safety of all park users, the Township advises. Cherry Park on Idlewood Drive in Midhurst is closed to the public because of a possible infestation. In a Facebook post, the Township said it received a report about a possible stinging insect next at the park near the playground area. 'Upon inspection, staff identified a high volume of wasp or hornet-like insects,' the Township explained. 'Likely due to a disturbed ground nest.' The closure is in effect until further notice. The public is advised to avoid the area until it's deemed safe.
Washington Post
13-07-2025
- Washington Post
An official says a historic Grand Canyon lodge has been destroyed by wildfire
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, the park said Sunday. The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keeble told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning. He said the visitor center, the gas station, a waste water treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing also were lost.
Associated Press
13-07-2025
- Associated Press
An official says a historic Grand Canyon lodge has been destroyed by wildfire
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by a wildfire, the park confirmed Sunday. Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keeble told park residents and staff that the Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames. He says the visitor center, the gas station and a waste water treatment plant also were lost, along with some employee housing and an administrative building.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Human-caused fire closes popular Lake Cushman recreation areas
A wildfire burning near Lake Cushman has shut down access to several popular recreation areas near the lake and the Staircase entrance of Olympic National Park, park officials said in a statement on Monday. The Bear Gulch Fire was reported on July 6 and has burned about 200 acres on a steep, rocky slope in Olympic National Forest, north of Lake Cushman and just outside the national park. The fire was human-caused, and no homes or communities were at risk as of July 7, according to the park's public affairs office. The fire is burning near Forest Service Road 24, which runs along the lake and provides access to campgrounds and trailheads in the area. Currently, the Staricase area and campground and the Bear Gulch day use area are inaccessible, along with the Mt. Rose, Dry Creek and Copper Creek trailheads. "Public and firefighter safety remains our top priority," park staff said in a news release. "To support this effort, visitors are being asked to avoid the Lake Cushman/Staircase area." Around 11:30 p.m. on July 6, Hoodsport Fire and EMS said in a social media post that they were aware of a fire about one mile south of the Staircase campground. "The fire is burning on a vertical slope and access is not possible on foot," according to the post. "Due to this, the scene has been turned over to the United States Forest Service." The campground was evacuated during the night, according to Hoodsport Fire and EMS, and the fire was expected to continue burning until air assets could begin fighting it in daylight. Firefighters are currently working from the ground and air to slow the fire's spread, according to the park's public affairs office. Sign up for our alerts to receive the latest updates on important news. Planes and helicopters have been scooping water from Lake Cushman to drop over the fire. To assist the efforts, the Mason County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on July 7 that they will have a patrol boat on the lake to keep the water clear and ensure public safety. About 40 firefighters, divided into two 20-person crews, are working in areas accessible by road. Additional firefighting teams are expected to join on July 8, along with a specialized response group, called a Type 3 Incident Management Team, according to the statement. For updates on the Bear Gulch Fire, visit the Olympic National Forest website. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Fire at Lake Cushman and Olympic National Park limits recreation
