National Parks Traveler

A Thank-You To Our Readers

As 2018 nears its end, we’re pleased to present you with this year-end review. It’s been a year of growth for National Parks Traveler, the only website dedicated to daily editorial coverage of national parks and protected areas the world over.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 25th, 2018 1:15am

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Exploring The Wonders Of The National Park System

The wonders, and the mysteries, of the National Park System are amazing. That's obvious if you've explored one of caves in the system, combed the beaches of one of the national seashores for shells, or backpacked through the wilderness.

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By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2018 2:30am

Keeping Tabs On The Yellowstones As Well As The Little River Canyons Of The Park System

Whether the story is about wildfires, wildlife, or storms that close campgrounds in places like Buffalo National River, at National Parks Traveler we strive to shine a light on all corners of the National Park System. It's not easy, but that's our goal.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2018 2:00am

What Are You Reading On The Traveler?

Every year, National Parks Traveler posts more than 1,000 articles pertaining to national parks and protected areas. From news to features to videos and podcasts, Traveler works to keep you informed on the National Park System. With that in mind, what stories do you most look for on the Traveler?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 21st, 2018 6:12pm

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Journalism Is Not A Luxury, It's A Necessity

News is a "need to know type of thing," not a luxury. Don't forget, knowledge is power. And that's why, every day, National Parks Traveler works to bring you information from around the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2018 9:37am

Where Will You Get Your National Park News From?

More and more newspapers across the country are cutting staff, greatly reducing the number of reporters covering national parks and all that goes on in them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 29th, 2018 10:36am

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Big Cypress Oil Exploration. Counter-Culture Art At Death Valley. Steamboat Geyser

Talk about a potpourri of national parks coverage.

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By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2018 8:54am

If You Don't Support National Parks Traveler, Who Will?

As much as we all enjoy visiting national parks for relaxation and to see amazing landscapes and wildlife, they also are a source for news: new species, flooding, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. And you should be able to follow that news, as you're an owner of the park system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 30th, 2018 8:50am

News Happens Quickly, And Often, Across The National Park System

Hurricanes. Freedom of Information Act requests. Congressional hearings. Wildfires. These are just some of the aspects of writing about national parks and protected areas that keep Traveler busy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 6th, 2018 1:00pm

National Parks Traveler Marks First Anniversary As A Nonprofit

Call it our first birthday. Though National Parks Traveler has been around since 2005, today marks the web-magazine's first year as an IRS-recognized nonprofit media organization.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 27th, 2018 2:15am

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