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Rocky Mountain National Park Officials Pursuing Multi-Use Trail For Hikers, Bikers

Rocky Mountain National Park officials are considering the creation of a 15.5-mile-long trail for use by hikers and cyclists that would run from the Fall River Entrance to Sprague Lake, passing a number of campgrounds along the way.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2013 2:51am

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Planning For Youth Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park officials are planning a campground specifically taylored to youth groups to further enhance opportunities for youngsters to camp, explore and experience the park.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2013 2:40am

Step Inside Weir Farm National Historic Site

Weir Was Here -- Secret Rooms, Doors and Windows is a traveling exhibit of photographs shot at Weir Farm National Historic Site by Xiomaro, a New York-based artist. You can glimpse the richness of this show via the following video.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2013 2:05am

Death Valley Dreamscape

Death Valley National Park has some of the darkest night skies in the country, which make for incredible canvases to watch star shows on clear nights. Don't think so? Check out this video by Gavin Heffernan, Michael Darrow and Rachel Payne of Sunchaser Pictures.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2013 2:45am

A View From The Overlook: How Hard Can It Be?

Columnist PJ Ryan wonders how hard can it be to come up with a management plan for the Yosemite Valley that honors the valley and all its natural beauty and wonders.

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By PJ Ryan - February 13th, 2013 2:44am

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Tips For Raising Outdoors-Loving Kids

Experiencing the natural world, and specifically national parks, seems richer when you have kids who can share the experience with you. But how do you raise outdoors-loving youngsters?

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By Michael Lanza - February 13th, 2013 2:38am

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Glacier National Park Proposes Boost In Campground Fees At Many Glacier Campground

Higher fees, and the chance to reserve a spot, are being proposed for the Many Glacier Campground in Glacier National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2013 2:21am

Point Reyes National Seashore Oyster Farm Issued Cease-And-Desist Order From California Officials

The owners of an oyster farm fighting for their business at Point Reyes National Seashore have been issued a cease-and-desist order from the California Coastal Commission pertaining to unpermitted operations.

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By NPT Staff - February 12th, 2013 11:43am

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Birding In The National Parks: Point Reyes National Seashore Is "Hallowed Ground" To Birders

A couple weeks ago we looked at the annual birding festival in Acadia National Park coming up this spring. Keeping in mind that not everyone can get to the East Coast frequently, it seems fitting to highlight the gem of west coast birding events: the Point Reyes Birding Festival.

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By Kirby Adams - February 12th, 2013 2:53am

National Park Service Assesses Accomplishments, Or Lack Thereof, Of The 112th Congress As It Applies To Parks

For the National Park Service, the 112th Congress, which was in session over 2011 and 2012, was notable more for what was not accomplished than what was. In a departure from all other sessions in recent memory, the two-year Congress that ended on January 3rd did not authorize any new national park units, national heritage areas, wild and scenic rivers, national trails, wilderness areas, or studies of potential new designations.

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By NPT Staff - February 12th, 2013 2:41am

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