National Park Mystery Spot 3 Revealed: It’s “The High One”
Mount McKinley is the highest peak in North America.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 9:17am
Backcountry Hiker Falls 300 Feet To His Death in Grand Teton National Park
A 24-year-old Pennsylvania man hiking in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park tumbled 300 feet to his death on Teewinot Mountain.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2009 7:53pm
Is Glacier National Park At Threat From Proposed Mining Operations in British Columbia?
Whether the health of Glacier National Park and its Canadian neighbor, Waterton Lakes National Park, is at risk from proposed mining operations in British Columbia is a question being probed this week by a team of international experts.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2009 5:56am
Mammoth Cave National Park Follows Ken Burns' Documentary With Its Own Film
Hoping to leverage the buzz over Ken Burns' 12-hour documentary on national parks, a public television station in Kentucky is preparing to release its own documentary, one focused entirely on Mammoth Cave National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2009 5:31am
Reader Participation Day: What Aspect(s) of the National Park System Do You Want to Read More About?
For 364 days a year, the brain trust here at the Traveler tries to come up with thoughtful, occasionally thought-provoking, entertaining, and informative posts on the National Park System. Today we turn the editorial keys over to you.
National Park Mystery Spot 3: Do the Math
Numbers hold the key.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 9:14am
Two Historic Lighthouses at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Will Go Dark Next Week – But They'll Be Back
The Bodie Island and Ocracoke Lighthouses have a long and fascinating history, but their familiar beacons will be missing from the nighttime views at Cape Hatteras National Seashore beginning September 28. Fear not, they'll both be back after renovation work is completed.
- By Jim Burnett - September 23rd, 2009 3:31am
Body of Overdue Hiker Found in Remote, Rugged Area of Grand Canyon National Park
The body of a man whose wife reported him overdue from a hike at Grand Canyon National Park was found in a remote and rugged area below the North Rim.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2009 7:18pm
Driving Trail Ridge Road and Other Fall Travel Information for Rocky Mountain National Park
Fall can be a magnificent season in Rocky Mountain National Park, but autumn weather can make travel on Trail Ridge Road and other park routes an "iffy" proposition. Here's where to get the latest updates on road and weather conditions in the park.
- By Jim Burnett - September 22nd, 2009 12:14pm
Haleakala Visitor Deaths Yield $5 Million Settlement
In 2003, a flash flood swept two Haleakala National Park visitors over a waterfall to their deaths. The victims’ family sued, and the federal government has agreed to a no-fault settlement with a $5 million payout.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 22nd, 2009 10:25am
