National Parks Traveler

As this is written, we are at the start of our third day at Cavallo Point, located in California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This is our country’s newest national park lodging facility, although a qualifier is required because the lodge is in a century-old U.S. Army post located just north of the famed Golden Gate Bridget.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 19th, 2010 2:02am

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Updated: Alaska 'Gunners' Wipe Out Wolf Pack From Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve

Helicopter-borne Alaskan predator control agents have killed an entire wolf pack from Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, prompting the National Parks Conservation Association to call for immediate suspension of the program near the national preserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2010 5:10pm

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Congressmen Honored For Work In Behalf of Public Parks and Recreation

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives is being honored for the work on behalf of the nation's parks by the National Recreation and Park Association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2010 2:00pm

Strutting Sage Grouse Lead to Temporary Closures at Grand Teton National Park

A temporary access closure has been implemented in Grand Teton National Park from now until mid-May to protect sage grouse during their mating period.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2010 2:21am

Want To Save 20 Percent on Lodging in Yellowstone National Park? Here's How

How would you like to save 20 percent on your lodging bill the next time you visit Yellowstone National Park? It's really quite easy, and you can earn a tax deduction in the process.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2010 2:10am

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Coming To Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be held from April 21 to 25.

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By [email protected] - March 18th, 2010 2:01am

Pruning the Parks: Platt National Park (1906-1976)

On March 17, 1976, Congress corrected a 70-year old mistake by de-listing Platt National Park and folding the property into Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 17th, 2010 6:28am

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National Park Quiz 79: Wind

March winds are sweeping the land and it’s time for another quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you explain why South Carolina's Beaufort is not pronounced the same way as North Carolina's Beaufort.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 4:43am

Is There Economic Value to That National Monument in Your Backyard?

While some politicians have rushed to condemn preliminary talks within the Interior Department over whether President Obama should designate any national monuments, past performance shows these establishments can bolster the surrounding economy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 17th, 2010 2:34am

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Reader Participation Day: If Cost Were No Object, Which National Park Would You Visit?

We all harbor pipe dreams, ambitions that are so far out there they can best be described as dreams. With 392 units in the National Park System, it certainly can be considered a pipe dream to visit each one. But if you could visit only one, which would it be?