National Parks Traveler

Acadia National Park. Grand Canyon National Park. Zion National Park. These parks, and dozens of other units of the National Park System, have been created through presidential decree. On Wednesday, though, the House of Representatives will be asked to approve legislation that would greatly dilute that power for future presidents.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2014 1:43pm

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Birding In The National Parks: The Hidden Gems Of Everglades National Park

I spend quite a bit of time talking about Everglades National Park, and with good reason. I doubt there’s a birder in the country who would rank it out of the top five national parks in the country for birding. It’s that good.

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By Kirby Adams - March 25th, 2014 3:38am

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Rebranding Aimed At Building Toward National Park Service Centennial In 2016

A rebranding effort has been launched by the National Park Service to build public enthusiasm toward the agency's centennial in 2016.

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By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2014 2:33am

Essential Park Guide, Spring 2014: Small Town Perks

West Yellowstone is one of the smaller gateway towns you’ll find in the National Park System...which isn’t such a bad thing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2014 2:28am

Black Oystercatchers Risk Predation When They Leave Their Nests

Incubating eggs in the harsh coastal expanses of Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve in Alaska is tough business to start with, and with predators on the prowl, it becomes even more difficult to rear a brood.

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By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2014 2:06am

Zion National Park Records Second Base Jumping Fatality This Year

For the second time this year, a thrill-seeker has died at Zion National Park as the result of a BASE-jumping attempt that went awry.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2014 12:24pm

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Honored For Dark Skies

The million-plus acre Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument that's squeezed between Grand Canyon National Park and the Utah border has drawn kudos for its wonderfully dark night skies.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2014 7:55am

Traveler's View: National Park Service Should Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth At Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon National Park officials, rather than forcing private equestrians to pay a guide to lead them on trail rides, should see the marketing and PR value in having rangers saddle up to lead rides much as they lead hikes, for free.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2014 7:54am

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Blue Ridge Parkway About Ready For Spring Opening

Barring a spring storm, facilities along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway will begin opening for the high season on April 1, with most facilities open by June 1.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2014 7:54am

Essential Paddling Guide: Can Hogs Be Farmed Safely Upstream Of Buffalo National River?

Often the health of our rivers, lakes, and streams in the National Park System is endangered by something we don’t immediately see. Such is the case in Arkansas, where a hog farm less than 6 miles upstream from the Buffalo National River poses an industrial threat to the river.