Mystery Photo 58: X Marks The Spot
The good professor might be retired, but that doesn't mean all the Traveler's puzzlers went with him. We'll ease back into Mystery Photos with this easy one.
- By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 2:28am
Mesa Verde National Park Receives Grant For Winter Trails
Winter trails in Mesa Verde National Park will receive some improvements thanks to a grant the park has received from the National Park Foundation.
- By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 2:17am
Prince William Forest Park, 75 Years On
Seventy-fire years after it was created as a woodsy retreat for youth from Washington, D.C., Prince William Forest Park in Virginia is a hidden gem for urbanites seeking a respite from the crowds and concrete.
- By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 2:11am
Shenandoah National Park Digging Out Of Sandy's Snowstorm
Wet heavy snow deposited by "Superstorm Sandy," downed trees and millions of leaves were being tackled by crews at Shenandoah National Park on Halloween with hopes of getting part of the park open in time for the weekend.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2012 4:53pm
Horses On Assateague Island National Seashore Weathered Sandy Just Dandy
While Hurricane Sandy tossed numerous impacts at Assateague Island National Seashore, the seashore's ponies weathered the storm just fine, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 2:27pm
Ground Crews Pulled Off Search For Missing Backpacker In Kings Canyon National Park
Ground crews, having searched extensively for a missing backpacker in the high country of Kings Canyon National Park, have been pulled from the effort, though aerial searching will continue for the time being, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 9:38am
Updated: The Aftermath Of Superstorm Sandy On The National Park System
Nearly 70 National Park System units along the Eastern Seaboard were either fully or partially closed due to impacts from "superstorm Sandy," and it could be days before some reopen.
- By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 8:48am
A Halloween Creature Feature: The Burrowing Owl, Not Your Average Raptor
The classic picture of an owl is typically one associated with Halloween: large, nocturnal creatures with wide eyes and a wise mind. With Halloween here, it’s the perfect time to take a look into a lesser-known owl species that can be found in some national parks: the Burrowing Owl.
- By Hadley Kunz - October 31st, 2012 2:35am
Winter Fun In Rocky Mountain National Park
Winter snows pile up deep in Rocky Mountain National Park, where the season is celebrated not only in front of a roaring fire, but also out on skis and snowshoes exploring the snowscape.
- By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 2:22am
Reader Participation Day: Which Is Your Favorite Civil War Park Unit?
Which of the Civil War battlefields preserved by the National Park Service appeals to you most, and why?
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2012 2:12am
