Glacial Geology On The Ice Age Trail
A course in ice age geology comes with the landscape when you hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
- By Bob Pahre - June 18th, 2021 2:00am
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Western National Parks Broiling Under Heat Wave
A brutal heat wave, coupled with a long-running drought, has many national parks in the Western half of the country enduring broiling temperatures and increased fire danger. Temperatures Wednesday at Death Valley National Park could reach 128 degrees at Furnace Creek, the National Park Service said, while fire danger at Grand Teton National Park inched up to "high."
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2021 3:44pm
The Overlooked Promise Of The National Trails System
When we think about the National Park System, we don't always think of National Scenic Trails being part of the system, which is a huge mistake. Some of the country's greatest hiking trails are part of the system. Trails such as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the North Country National Scenic Trail, even the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2024 2:19pm
Traveler Special Report: Grand Canyon's Struggling River
Diminished flows and invasive species are redefining the character of the Colorado River as it flows through Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 27th, 2021 6:09am
Musings From The Parks: "Lake Culture" At Lake Mead National Recreation Area
There is a certain "culture" that helps define Lake Mead National Recreation Area, one that is clinging to this manmade oasis in the desert that climate change is shrinking and threatening its purposeful existence.
- By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2021 4:57pm
Yosemite National Park Proposing To Increase Camping Fees
Yosemite National Park is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping to enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park to better maintain facilities, enhance visitor services, and provide for better resource protection.
- By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2021 1:45am
Sampling Detects Variety Of Wastes, Some Hazardous To Humans, At Caneel Bay
A variety of wastes, some hazardous to humans, have been discovered by environmental sampling at the Caneel Bay Resort in Virgin Islands National Park, according to a draft report on the work.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2021 10:55am
Proposed Tusayan Development Threatens Grand Canyon National Park
A massive development proposed for Grand Canyon National Park's southern gateway town of Tusayan threatens to change the community's character and strain the groundwater that fuels the park's springs and seeps.
- By Patrick Cone - June 13th, 2021 2:31pm
Ten Trails Added To National Trails System
To mark National Trails Day on Saturday, ten trails with a combined 160 miles of path have been added to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 existing national recreation trails, which can be found in every U.S. state.
- By NPT Staff - June 4th, 2021 11:11am
National Parks To Visit This Summer...And Those To Dash From Your Thoughts
Apologies in advance to my brethren in the travel writing industry, and their editors, but your suggestions for national parks to visit this summer are incredibly ridiculous for the most part and most likely to produce a miserable vacation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2021 12:05pm
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