National Parks Traveler

Winter is on its way, and has already arrived in some parts of the country, but vestiges of fall remain elsewhere. Take a few minutes to enjoy the fleeting colors of fall in Yosemite National Park via this video produced by Steven Bumgardner as part of his Yosemite Nature Notes series made possible by the Yosemite Conservancy.

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By NPT Staff - November 24th, 2013 2:32am

Voyageurs National Park Looking For Some Good Volunteers

Wanted: Reliable volunteers who would enjoy spending their free time at Voyageurs National Park.

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By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2013 2:26am

Backcountry Camping, Wedding Permits Likely To Get More Expensive At Grand Teton National Park

The price of a permit for backcountry traveling, or getting married, in Grand Teton National Park might be going up in 2014 as park officials are reviewing their pricing for the camping and special-use park permits.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2013 2:57am

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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Visitors Urged To Watch Out For Nēnē

It's that time of year at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Yep, the breeding and nesting season of the endemic Hawaiian goose, or nēnē, has arrived.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2013 2:30am

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts New Concessionaire At Kings Canyon National Park

November 1 marked the first day for Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts as concessionaire for hospitality services at Kings Canyon National Park.

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By David and Kay Scott - November 22nd, 2013 2:22am

A Former National Park Superintendent Replies: Prioritizing Park Budgets

I read with interest the various comments after the first question was posed on this forum. Being that this is a new feature on the National Parks Traveler, it is to be expected that there will be some working out of the format. It is gratifying to see such avid interest in how the parks are managed.