National Parks Traveler

The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, is accepting comments from the public on the site for the proposed National Global War on Terrorism Memorial. Three locations within the District of Columbia have been identified for consideration as a site for the memorial: Constitution Avenue and 23rd Street NW, Constitution Gardens, and along the Potomac River at Ohio Drive SW and West Basin Drive SW.

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By Compiled From N... - March 17th, 2023 2:30am

NPS Prospectus Issued For Commercial Operations In Big Bend National Park

The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus for 15 years of providing lodging, food and beverage service, retail, and more in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The contract is expected to take effect on July 1, 2024.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 17th, 2023 2:30am

Retaining Wall Failures Close Navajo Loop At Bryce Canyon National Park

The collapse of some retaining walls along the Navajo Loop trail at Bryce Canyon National Park has temporarily closed the trail, park staff announced Thursday.

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By Compiled From N... - March 16th, 2023 4:11pm

Rebuilding Grand Canyon National Park's Water Supply Line Soon To Start

Prep work for rebuilding the miles-long pipeline that funnels water to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to begin later this spring, though it will take about four years to complete the project.

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By Compiled From N... - March 16th, 2023 2:45am

Exploring The Parks: Redwood National And State Parks

There is an ancient sliver of land in the northern most region of California (often called the northern, northern of California) that is unlike anywhere else in the world. It is a region, like Narnia, that once you step inside—beckons your imagination and awakens your soul to nature’s mysterious and magical side.

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By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2023 2:45am

Around The Parks: Volunteers Wanted, North Country Trail Addition, Cabin Cleaners, Mojave Roads

Road construction at Mojave National Preserve, cabin cleaners wanted at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and volunteers sought at Mill Springs National Battlefield National Monument are just some of the items in the news from around the National Park System this week.

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By Compiled From N... - March 16th, 2023 2:30am

Man Sentenced For Illegally Guiding Hikers At Buffalo National River

An Arkansas man who illegally guided hikes in Buffalo National River in Arkansas, one of which lead to a participant's death and another that required a hiker to be carried out of the backcountry, has been sentenced to two years on probation, banned from the park for two years, and ordered to pay more than $3,000 in fines and penalties.

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By Compiled From N... - March 15th, 2023 4:49pm

National Cherry Blossom Festival Schedule Of Events

Special programs and services will be offered by the National Park Service during the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival, including the Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Basin Welcome Area, the Bloomin’ Junior Ranger program, and cherry blossom-related ranger talks and education programs. National Park Service festival events will be held daily from Saturday, March 18, through Sunday, April 2.

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By Compiled From N... - March 15th, 2023 2:45am

A Mammoth Family Story

As Jerry Bransford leads tours through Mammoth Cave, he can point to more than 150 years of family history in the passageways.

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By NPT Staff - March 15th, 2023 2:45am

Acadia National Park Seeks Employee Housing

Acadia National Park is just the most recent park to announce a need for employee housing. Previously, both Indiana Dunes and Mount Rainier national parks put all calls for housing seasonal employees could rent. The issue of employee housing is a critical one for many national parks.