National Parks Traveler

The bear literature is rich, but with threats to bears proliferating today, writers and photographers are shining their lights on the plight of these charismatic megafauna. Several excellent books about bears have appeared that deserve our attention. Thankfully the news is not all bad, but as I’ve read through these recent publications, a sense of urgency grows – their prospects are not good.

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By John Miles - November 5th, 2021 1:45am

Skeletal Remains Seem To Solve Nearly Four-Decades Old Missing Person Case At Rocky Mountain

Nearly four decades after a West German mountaineer disappeared in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park, officials believe they've found his skeletal remains.

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By Compiled From N... - November 4th, 2021 12:34pm

Eagle Lake Loop Last of Acadia National Park's Carriage Roads To Be Rehabilitated

With work to rehabilitate the Eagle Lake Loop of Acadia National Park's carriage roads complete, all 45 miles of the bucolic road system have been rehabilitated.

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By Compiled From N... - November 4th, 2021 2:00am

Year-End Months Are Perfect For Camping In These National Parks

It's just too hot to enjoy camping in some parks during the summer, but fall and winter are prime times for outdoor activity in those areas. Here's a sampling of NPS sites where the "off season" in the rest of the country can be the best season for camping.

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By Jim Burnett - November 4th, 2021 1:45am

How Fire Left Its Mark On The Smoky Mountain Landscape

Fire is an unrelenting force. When controlled, it represents strength and power. When wild, it leaves behind visible scars. The latter is what the Great Smoky Mountains National Park landscape and community witnessed in recent years. Time provides space to heal, but despite nature’s attempts to renew, tangible evidence of tragedy remains.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 3rd, 2021 2:15am

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Photography In The National Parks: A Great Time In Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park in Nevada covers 77,100 acres of desert and mountain terrain, providing plenty of opportunities for great photo compositions. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson recently returned from a three-day visit to this national park and provides examples of the kind of shots you can get with your own camera.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 3rd, 2021 2:15am

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Traveler Profile: Rita Beamish

National Parks Traveler has operated with only one full-time staffer since its inception, but has a core team of freelance writers, photographers, broadcasters, and technicians that are relied upon heavily to provide content. They're being introduced to you in a series of short profiles.

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By NPT Staff - November 3rd, 2021 2:00am

Some White-Knuckle Drives In The National Park System

It's one thing to have your throat go dry and your fingers clench the steering wheel when you're driving Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park, but even my Honda Shadow seemed a bit reluctant to go higher and higher on the road towards the park's Alpine Visitor Center.