Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind at your back, and (hopefully) a space to explore with your furry pal. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, most U.S. national parks have strict rules regarding if and where pets are allowed. Guidelines can vary greatly, so we’ve compiled a list of each one, ranking them from most to least dog-friendly, to help you plan where to take your next parks adventure with your canine companion.
First, a few universal guidelines: keep your pet on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times, always bag and throw away your dog’s waste, and never leave an animal unattended in a locked vehicle.
Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45,000 applicants
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45,000 Apply for the Chance to Kill 12 Bison in Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Service officials want to reduce the size of a herd that they say has damaged vegetation, archaeological sites and the water supply.
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona is home to a herd of about 500 bison. Parks officials say that is too many.Credit.Susan Montoya Bryan/Associated Press
May 7, 2021, 7:04 a.m. ET
When Teddy Roosevelt looked upon the Grand Canyon as president in 1903, the barrel-chested adventurer and war hero said the site “fills me with awe.” He implored his fellow man, “Do nothing to mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness.”
Bison are being culled at the Grand Canyon - Copyright Getty via Canva By
• Updated: 07/05/2021 - 15:58
Thousands of Americans have applied to a lottery in the hope of winning a chance of shooting bison at the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Over 45,000 applicants vied for only 12 spots advertised by the US National Park Service (NPS). They will help cull the animals after the service reported their population had become too large.
Officials claim that the bison had been trampling on archaeological and other resources, and spoiling the water in the North Rim area.
“Skilled volunteers” were requested to shoot and kill the bison to prevent any more environmental damage from taking place. But the event is not being classified as a hunt as it doesn’t involve what they call a fair chase. Hunting is prohibited within national parks, but the agency has the authority to kill
Man accused of organizing illegal 153-person Grand Canyon hike
A Washington state man is facing federal charges after he was accused of organizing an illegal 153-person hike through Grand Canyon National Park in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Many of the hikers were not wearing masks and did not practice social distancing, according to a federal affidavit.
Authorities said Joseph Don Mount spent months planning and organizing the Oct. 24 hike, despite park officials repeatedly telling him it was illegal and violated their Covid-19 restrictions.
According to the affidavit, group sizes were limited to no more than 30 people prior to the pandemic. Due to Covid-19, groups were limited to 11. The park also does not allow larger groups to break into smaller ones to accommodate sizes, the affidavit states.
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