For more than 19 years the National Parks Traveler has been working to keep those who own the National Park System — you, the American public — informed not only on how to make the most out of your national park vacation, but aware of management decisions made by the National Park Service and Congress. It's vital information you should have so you know how the parks are being cared for.

We have a goal to raise at least $15,000 by year's end from readers like you to sustain our work and expand our impact; in short, to ensure we can keep you informed on national parks and protected areas.

Every four years brings the possibility of change in how the National Park Service and the world's greatest collection of national parks are managed. At the National Parks Traveler, we work to ensure you're aware of changes that could impact the parks and your enjoyment of them.

Bob Krumenaker, a National Park Service veteran of more than 40 years with postings from Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Big Bend National Park to Valley Forge National Historical Park, has been voted onto the National Parks Traveler’s board of directors.