Joshua Tree National Park Proposes Backcountry Permit System
You might soon need to obtain a backcountry permit for overnight trips into Joshua Tree National Park.
- By Compiled From N... - August 17th, 2022 2:30am
Parks in the News
Public Scoping Underway For Glacier’s Upper McDonald Creek Bridge Replacement
Glacier National Park’s public scoping newsletter for the proposal to replace the Upper McDonald Creek Bridge and formalize parking at Upper McDonald Creek Trailhead is available for review and comment on the National Park Service (NPS) Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) website
- By Compiled From N... - August 16th, 2022 7:00am
Searching For Historic Homesites In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The staff at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is searching for former homesite locations in the park and is hoping the public can help identify some of the sites.
- By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2022 2:45am
Jr. Ranger Ian - Honored With Youth Ambassador Award From Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Five years ago, the Jordans went on a family outing to Millers Pond Park in Rocky Point, North Carolina. It was an easy hike for then four-year-old Ian, whose parents were keen on engaging him with the outdoors. With plenty to explore around the pond, Ian could observe the water, touch the trees, or find critters in the dirt. But it was also here that the Jordans discovered Kids in Parks. Crossing paths with a TRACK Trail sign, they picked up The Need for Trees brochure activity and began adventures that would continue to this day.
- By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2022 2:30am
Great Smoky Mountains Announces 2023 Fee Program Changes
Great Smoky Mountains National Park leadership announced the decision to adopt the Park it Forward parking tag program and to increase camping fees beginning next year. Parking tags will be required to be displayed on any motor vehicle parked within the park boundary beginning March 1, 2023.
- By Compiled From N... - August 15th, 2022 9:30am
Wildfire At Isle Royale Causes Trail And Campground Closures
Early in the afternoon on Saturday, August 13, 2022, Isle Royale National Park staff received reports of a plume of smoke coming from an apparent wildfire burning in the area of Three Mile campground, prompting trail and campground closures.
- By Compiled From N... - August 14th, 2022 3:00pm
Watch California Condors Take Their First Flights
If you're in northern Arizona in late September you can take in the first flights of captive-bred California condors that are going to be released into the wild at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
- By Compiled From N... - August 14th, 2022 2:45am
Under The Willows: Beavers Partner With National Parks For Landscape Restoration
There are places in the National Park System where beavers are being welcomed into parks to help restore the landscape.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am
Recent Earthquake Activity Felt At National Park of American Samoa
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is reporting recent earthquake activity detected at American Samoa, including the National Park of American Samoa.
- By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2022 9:30am
Campfire Restrictions Taking Effect At Olympic National Park
Unusually dry forest conditions at Olympic National Park and neighboring Olympic National Forest in Washington state are leading to a campfire restriction that will only allow campfires in metal rings at designated site, campgrounds or picnic areas.
- By Compiled From N... - August 13th, 2022 2:30am
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