National Parks Traveler

Frivolous calls to 911 centers are a growing problem all across the country, but when the call comes from a remote location in Grand Canyon National Park, both the expense and risks of an emergency response increase dramatically. A group of hikers recently activated their SPOT device not once, not twice, but three times on the same trip.

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By Jim Burnett - October 21st, 2009 10:29am

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What Now Becomes Of Fort Hancock At Gateway National Recreation Area?

A final decision by the National Park Service that ends an agreement to allow commercialization of historic military buildings at Gateway National Recreation Area leaves one question dangling: What now becomes of the steadily deteriorating buildings?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 21st, 2009 5:07am

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Reader Participation Day: Winter Park Visits, Snow or Sand?

With winter not too far off here in the Rockies, it's only natural to begin to consider which national park to visit before the spring thaw arrives. Our question to you: Do you focus on snow, or sand, when you think of a winter national park escape?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 21st, 2009 4:44am

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Traveler's Gear Box: Hauling Your Gear Around

Gear junkies know that there are two general categories for gear: The items that you use when you're off playing, and the items you need to get the aforementioned items you use to the starting point. That's why, if you paddle or ski or bike, you need a good rack system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 21st, 2009 4:29am

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Adding to the National Park System: Here's One List Of Possibles....

Quite frequently there's talk about adding units to the National Park System. But where do you begin, and where do you draw a line? Well, it turns out the National Park Service has a cheat-sheet of sorts that touches on the timelines of studies into proposed units of the system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 21st, 2009 4:21am

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National Park Mystery Spot 4: Standing Tall in the Middle

Knowing your Roman numerals will help you pin it down.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 9:20am

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Bad Timing: Road Closures Along the Blue Ridge Parkway During Leaf-Peeping Season

If you're planning to head on down the Blue Ridge Parkway from end-to-end this leaf season, you better read the following regarding road closures and detours.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 20th, 2009 10:12am

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Traveler’s National Park Quizzes – A Master List

Here’s a list of all 71 of the national park quizzes that Traveler has published to date. Are there some that you haven’t taken a crack at yet?

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By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 9:08am

History Abounds in the Waters Surrounding Isle Royale National Park

Most of us head to national parks to walk across the landscape, but for those skilled at diving, some treasures otherwise lost to history can be found. In the waters surrounding Isle Royale National Park, for instance, are a number of wrecks that date back to the late 1800s.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 20th, 2009 4:58am

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Point Reyes National Seashore To Mark One-Year Anniversary of Wetlands Recovery

Landscapes can heal themselves if given the tools, which sometimes involve no more than removing litter and pollution. At Point Reyes National Seashore, a wetlands that once had been impacted by levees and dairy operations is luring river otters and even bald eagles just one year after it was restored.