Disney's "Bears" Movie Gaining Good Reviews, Raising Funds For National Park Projects
Early returns of Disney's Bears movie are highly favorable, and ticket sales are helping with a number of projects across the National Park System.
Wondering Where To Spot Animals In Grand Teton National Park? Watch This Video
Grand Teton National Park is an open-air zoo of sorts, with bison, pronghorn antelope, eagles, and other wildlife usually in view wherever you find yourself in the park. But there is one slice of Grand Teton that is more productive when it comes to spotting animals.
- By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2014 3:32am
Opinion | It's Time For Year-Round Bison Habitat In Montana
As officials from Montana, Wyoming, and the National Park Service continue to work towards a solution for bison that roam outside Yellowstone National Park, a group of non-profit organizations is calling for Montana to allow bison to roam in their state year-round.
- By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2014 2:21am
National Park Sessions: Friend Of The Devil
Arches National Park is the backdrop for this episode of the National Park Sessions, in which The Giving Tree Band plays Friends of the Devil.
- By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2014 2:07am
Some Biscayne National Park Campgrounds Open For Free This Summer
Not a lot of people think of camping at Biscayne National Park in the summer months because of the heat and bugs. But if you do go, campsites on Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key will be free for the taking during the summer.
- By NPT Staff - May 3rd, 2014 2:22am
21-Mile Stretch Of Blue Ridge Parkway Back Open For Motorists Following Roadwork
A 21-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway that had been closed since last year for work to stabilize the pavement has been reopened to the motoring public.
Cost Of Firefighting On Public Lands This Summer Expected To Run Nearly Half-A-Billion Dollars Over Budget
Hot, dry weather and prolonged drought in some parts of the West have federal officials expecting to spend nearly $500 million more than they're budgeted for fighting wildfires this summer.
Photographer Hoping To Document Sites With Potential To Be Included In National Park System
A Washington-based photographer is hoping to spend six months on the road documenting sites across the United States that he believes have the potential to be included in the National Park System.
Yellowstone National Park, The Video
Most of us carry cameras (in some form) to the national parks with us, and some carry videocameras. An Italian traveler who visited Yellowstone National Park had his video gear with him, and came away with the following 8-minute production.
- By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2014 2:10am
Traveler's Gear Box: The Vivitar DVR 787HD Sports Camera
As a professional photographer I've used a lot of equipment over four decades and recently had a chance to try out the new Vivitar Sports Camera (DVR787HD).
- By Patrick Cone - May 1st, 2014 3:14am
