Updated: Tornado Damage Leads To Closure of Some Hiking Trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Damage inflicted by an apparent tornado has forced the closure of some trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Updated: New Approach to Yellowstone National Park Winter Use Wouldn't Significantly Alter Snowmobile, Snowcoach Numbers
A preferred approach by Yellowstone National Park officials to managing winter use in the park wouldn't significantly alter the number of snowmobiles or snowcoaches allowed to enter the park compared to recent years.
Traveler's International Readership Expected to Show Dramatic Increases
Traveler readership may soon grow by 100% or more in many countries around the world.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 5th, 2011 3:59am
National Park Mystery Spot 24 Revealed: Not the Kind a Drunk Can Hug
Do you remembers Jaws?
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:43am
FAA Rules Might Ground Rocketman's Bid To Fly Over Grand Canyon On A 'Wingsuit'
A Swiss "rocketman" wants to soar over the Grand Canyon affixed to his "wingsuit," but his plans might not be OKed from the Federal Aviation Administration. Regardless, Grand Canyon National Park officials have told him to stay away from the park if he does take to the air.
Updated: Wildfire Kills Four Florida Panther Kittens in Big Cypress National Preserve
Neither efforts by crews to remove brushy fuels nor water drops from helicopters could save a litter of four Florida panther kittens from dying in a wildfire sweeping across Big Cypress National Preserve.
National Park Mystery Spot 24: A Movie Critter Provides a Clue
Can you identify this place using just a few clues?
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:45am
National Parks Road Trip 2011: Into the Lone Star State
As David and Kay Scott set out on their trip to visit national park lodges to update their guidebook, they come upon a rarity at Gulf Islands National Seashore -- a campground with hot and cold running water and electricity...run by the National Park Service.
- By David and Kay Scott - May 4th, 2011 2:54am
Man Arrested For Blowing Up Restroom at Saint Croix National Scenic River
At a time when budgets are tight for government agencies and citizens alike, it's a shame when senseless vandalism results in destruction of facilities intended for the common good. That was certainly the case at Saint Croix National Scenic River, where a pipe bomb was used to blow up a restroom.
- By Jim Burnett - May 4th, 2011 1:32am
Traveler's View: Rethink National Park Pass Fees
Interior Department officials need to rethink the fees that are charged for annual park passes.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 3rd, 2011 2:55am
