National Parks Traveler

With three years to go until the National Park Service celebrates its centennial, a bipartisan coalition of U.S senators and representatives is asking Pres. Obama to work with them on developing and executing a “bipartisan, dynamic, and effective initiative to commemorate the national park centennial and prepare our national parks for their second century of service to the American people.”

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2013 2:41am

Check This Schedule For Music Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

Just as the Blue Ridge Parkway winds 469 miles down the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Virginia and North Carolina, so too does an Appalachian tradition of mountain music run deep in the history and culture of the people whose ancestors settled the region and gave it its special character.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2013 2:12am

Search Under Way In Mesa Verde National Park For Missing Man

A search was under way Tuesday morning for a man reported missing at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2013 10:20am

Photography In The National Parks: How About A Little HDR?

I must be honest and admit that I am on the fence regarding HDR. When done well, an HDR image is rich with color, depth, and detail. When not done well, an HDR image is a bizarre, over-edited scene. So why on earth would I write an article about something for which I don’t always care? Read on.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 11th, 2013 4:04am

University Of Wyoming Study: Wolf Harassment Has Little Impact On Elk

The mere presence of wolves, previously shown to affect the behavior of elk in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, is not potent enough to reduce the body condition and reproductive rates of female elk, according to new research published Tuesday.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2013 3:16am

Appalachian Trail Conservancy Again Looking For An Executive Director

In what has to be a surprising development, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is once again looking for an executive director and chief executive officer, as Mark Wenger, on board for just 18 months, is leaving at the end of the month.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2013 2:46am

Goats Do Roam The Appalachian National Scenic Trail

On the Appalachian Trail, goats keep the balds bald. Hikers can see the goats on Roan Mountain and adopt one.

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By [email protected] - June 11th, 2013 2:42am

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Trail Work Requires Slight Reroute Along Jenny Lake Trail To Hidden Falls In Grand Teton National Park

One of the most beautiful hikes for families young and old at Grand Teton National Park is the trail around Jenny Lake to Hidden Falls and Cascade Canyon. While you can still do that hike, trail work means you'll have to take a slightly steeper route for the next few weeks.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2013 2:14am

Heat Kills Boy Scout Leader At Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Four Others Recovering

In the wake of one death, and with continued unrelenting heat in the forecast, Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are cautioning visitors to take it easy during their visit to the NRA.