Parks in the News

State Of The Birds Report: More Than Half Of U.S. Bird Species Are Declining

In almost all habitat settings across the United States -- in forests, grasslands, deserts, and oceans -- bird populations are in decline, according to the latest State of the Birds report.

Read more about State Of The Birds Report: More Than Half Of U.S. Bird Species Are Declining

By Kurt Repanshek - October 17th, 2022 10:23am

Glacier Bay National Park Visitors Drive Wildlife Away

As more and more visitors to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve stretch their feet along the shores of the 62-mile-long bay, they are inadvertently driving wildlife deeper into the park, according to a new study.

Read more about Glacier Bay National Park Visitors Drive Wildlife Away

By NPT Staff - October 16th, 2022 2:45am

Searching For Plague Among Lassen Volcanic National Park's Pikas

Weighed down by my camera gear and clearly not as fit as the pika crew farther up the trail, I stopped to catch my breath and wonder why I had agreed to go in search of plague in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Read more about Searching For Plague Among Lassen Volcanic National Park's Pikas

By Rebecca Latson - October 31st, 2022 1:04pm

2 comments

Glacier National Park's Going-To-The-Sun Road Closes Sunday Night

Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will close for the season this Sunday at midnight. The Going-to-the-Sun Road typically closes each year on or before the third Monday in October, depending on road and weather conditions.

Read more about Glacier National Park's Going-To-The-Sun Road Closes Sunday Night

By Compiled From N... - October 15th, 2022 11:05am

Following Nine-Year Closure, Look Rock Campground Reopens At Great Smoky Mountains

Following a nine-year closure, the Look Rock Campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened.

Read more about Following Nine-Year Closure, Look Rock Campground Reopens At Great Smoky Mountains

By Compiled From N... - October 15th, 2022 2:30am

1 comment

Moderate Earthquakes Rattle Island Of Hawaii, Might Be Related To Mauna Loa Unrest

Two moderate earthquakes, one of which registered as a magnitude 5 temblor, rattled the island of Hawaii on Friday morning and could be related to recent geologic activity at Mauna Loa in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Read more about Moderate Earthquakes Rattle Island Of Hawaii, Might Be Related To Mauna Loa Unrest

By Kurt Repanshek - October 14th, 2022 5:28pm

Little Round Top At Gettysburg National Military Park Closed Until September '23

Work to improve accessibility and parking, and to address erosional problems, have closed the Little Round Top area of Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania until September 2023.

Read more about Little Round Top At Gettysburg National Military Park Closed Until September '23

By Compiled From N... - October 14th, 2022 2:45am

1 comment

Wetherill Mesa At Mesa Verde National Park To Close Early

Staffing shortages are behind the decision to close Wetherill Mesa at Mesa Verde National Park a week earlier than expected.

Read more about Wetherill Mesa At Mesa Verde National Park To Close Early

By Compiled From N... - October 14th, 2022 2:30am

Friends Of Smokies Searching For New CEO

Friends of the Smokies, a nonprofit organization that works to generate charitable dollars for Great Smoky Mountains National Park and attract volunteers for needed projects in the park is searching for a new CEO.

Read more about Friends Of Smokies Searching For New CEO

By NPT Staff - October 14th, 2022 2:30am

Yellowstone's Flood-Damaged Northeast Entrance Road To Reopen Saturday

Barring unforeseen events, Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road linking Tower Junction to Cooke City/Silver Gate in Montana will open to regular visitor vehicle traffic Saturday at 8 a.m. local time.

Read more about Yellowstone's Flood-Damaged Northeast Entrance Road To Reopen Saturday

By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2022 4:04pm

1 comment

INN Member

The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.