North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park To Open To Public On May 15
Snow is melting, the air is warming, and that means you'll soon be able to drive to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
- By NPT Staff - April 17th, 2012 3:00am
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The latest news from around the National Park System.
Original Homestead Act Document To Be Displayed At Homestead National Monument Of America
A rare piece of history will be on display at Homestead National Monument of America this spring as part of the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1862.
- By NPT Staff - April 17th, 2012 3:00am
National Parks Week Offers You An Opportunity To Save On A Float Trip Through Canyonlands National Park or Dinosaur National Monument
National Parks Week, which kicks off Saturday, brings you an opportunity to save on a float trip through either Dinosaur National Monument or Canyonlands National Park with one of the oldest raft companies in the West.
"Multiple-Use" Trail Going In At Big Bend National Park, But For Now Only Hikers, No Bikers
A funny thing happened on the way to National Park Service officials approving a multiple-use trail at Big Bend National Park: They inadvertently failed to notify the public.
Here's Your Chance To Win A National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map To A National Park
National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Maps long have been used to guide folks through the backcountry of national parks. Now, in conjunction with National Park Week, we're going to give you a chance -- nine, actually -- to win a Trails Illustrated Map of your choice.
Traveler's Checklist: Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is an overlooked gem in the National Park System, in part perhaps owing to its location in northeastern Arizona, or possibly because there are no in-park accommodations, or maybe because the park shuts down at sundown. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't explore this fascinating landscape.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 18th, 2015 5:06pm
Reshaping Our National Parks And Their Guardians, The Legacy Of George B. Hartzog Jr.
Rising from a South Carolina cotton patch to become the seventh director of the National Park Service, George Hartzog Jr. is considered by many to be one of the finest directors of the agency.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am
Parks Beyond Borders: Global National Park News
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- By Randy Johnson - April 17th, 2012 4:57pm
Cooking In The Parks: Chicken Pot Pie At Shenandoah National Park
Got a hankering for the chicken pot pie they serve in Shenandoah National Park, but can't get there this year? Here's the recipe so you can make it at home.
- By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2012 7:41am
Three Special Tours Being Offered At Mesa Verde National Park This Summer
A few special tours are on tap at Mesa Verde National Park this summer and early fall, including visits to both the Mug House and Square Tower House ruins.
- By NPT Staff - April 15th, 2012 3:00am
And March's Winner Is.....Robert A
Congratulations to Robert A., who came out ahead of a very sizeable pack of qualifiers from March's puzzlers to win a copy of Yosemite & The Southern Sierra Nevada by David Page.
National Park Foundation Redesigns Its Website
A fresh, content-rich makeover has spread across the National Park Foundation's website, providing information on parks in your backyard as well as updates on how the Foundation spends its charitable dollars.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 3:00am
What Do You Think Of The National Parks' New Look?
Well, it's been a week or so. What do you think of the new look of the websites across the National Park System?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 3:00am
Traveler's Gear Box: Trekking Poles
A set of sticks is a handy thing to have when you're hiking in the National Park System. They take some of the load off your knees, can offer you greater stability, and, in a pinch, can help you pitch your tent. But which set of trekking poles is right for you?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 3:00am
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Conveys New Communications Center Building to the Parkway
In late March, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation continued its cascade of contributions to the Parkway by conveying ownership of a new 1,800 square-foot Communications Center building.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 3:00am
National Parks In Alaska Looking Toward Park Service's Centennial In 2016
With just four years until the National Park Service marks its centennial and ventures into its second century of managing the National Park System, officials at the agency's Alaska units are beginning to plan for that anniversary.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 3:00am
Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Strutting Sage Grouse At Grand Teton National Park
Where can you see one of the more unusual rites of spring in the animal kingdom? Head to Grand Teton National Park to watch the sage grouse strut.
- By NPT Staff - April 11th, 2012 8:36am
Reader Participation Day: Where Do You Find The Best Meals In, Or Near, The National Park System?
While many national park concessionaires are working to raise the level of their culinary creations, not all are rising as fast as others. But there are some great meals out there, both in and nearby the national parks. What meals and restaurants would you recommend to your friends?
Loop Road In Acadia National Park Scheduled To Open April 15
Spring has reached Acadia National Park, where officials plan to open the Park Loop Road and Hulls Cove Visitor Center on April 15th.
- By NPT Staff - April 11th, 2012 3:00am
National Park Service Launches Civil War Website
Our country is entering year two of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, and many Americans still have a deep interest in the events—and people—connected with that conflict. The National Park Service has launched a new Civil War website that provides a wealth of information and useful tools for both exploring and learning.
- By Jim Burnett - April 10th, 2012 7:50am
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The Essential RVing Guide
The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.
This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.
You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.
So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.
