National Parks Traveler

I love technology and the national parks, so it's always interesting to see how traditional books transfer into the electronic medium. Daryl Hunter's new eBook – “Grand Teton: Photography & Field Guide” is a good first addition by a very knowledgable writer and skilled photographer who is making the challenging move to the electronic world of publishing.

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By chimani - March 13th, 2014 3:34am

Montana Supreme Court Says Yellowstone National Park Bison Can Roam Into State

Yellowstone National Park bison do roam, and can continue to do so into Montana following a ruling Wednesday by the Montana Supreme Court.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 12th, 2014 3:34pm

Ice Caves At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Coming To End Of Season

After providing an estimated $10-$12 million boom in tourism, the ice caves at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin will soon be off-limits due to deteriorating conditions, according to lakeshore Superintendent Bob Krumenaker.

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By NPT Staff - March 12th, 2014 3:06pm

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Reader Participation Day: What Needs Fixing In The National Parks?

What maintenance needs have you seen in your travels about the National Park System? Let's build a list on what needs fixing out there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 12th, 2014 6:05am

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Summer Jobs, Some Paid, Some Volunteer, Abound For Kids In National Parks

A great way to get your son or daughter into the outdoors this summer, and possibly have them earn some money at the same time, is to have them apply for one of many jobs that exist for teens across the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - March 12th, 2014 3:32am

Essential Paddling Guide: Exploring The Big Lakes Of Voyageurs National Park

Of Minnesota’s fabled 10,000 lakes, none are so pristine, so haunting, so alluring to anglers, boaters, and campers as the rockribbed lakes of the north woods, where the cry of loons and howl of wolves soar over the gray water.

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By Greg Breining - March 12th, 2014 3:23am

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Arches National Park Searching For Solution To Parking Problems At Delicate Arch Trailhead

If you've ever tried to find a parking spot at the Delicate Arch Trailhead in Arches National Park, you know there's not enough space to meet demand. But how should the national park address the problem?

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By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2014 4:09am

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Birding In The National Parks: Sibley Guide To Birds, 2nd Edition

Today is March 11, a date North American birders have been looking forward to for quite some time. This is the publication date for the second edition of the Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley. Let the quibbling begin.