Parks Beyond Borders: Looking At Global National Park News
A look at national park news beyond the United States.
- By Randy Johnson - March 4th, 2012 9:56am
Planning A Western White-Water Trip In A National Park This Year? Earlier Might Be Better Than Later
Tempted to book a river trip in a national park this summer? If you're thinking of a white-water adventure in parks such as Dinosaur National Monument, Glacier National Park, or Canyonlands National Park, sooner in the summer just might be better than later due to the below-normal snowpack.
Wind Cave National Park Collars Elk To Learn From Them
Not even elk at Wind Cave National Park can escape the eye in the sky these days.
- By NPT Staff - March 4th, 2012 3:00am
Facilities At Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park Gaining a Makeover
Facilities at Olympic National Park’s Lake Crescent Lodge are undergoing extensive renovations that are expected to be mostly complete for the 2012 spring opening.
Access Restrictions In Place At Rocky Mountain National Park To Protect Nesting Raptors
To give hawks and falcons a break from humans during their nesting season, officials at Rocky Mountain National Park have instituted some temporary closures in popular climbing areas of the park.
Telling Rays Apart At Biscayne National Park
Can you tell the difference between manta rays and spotted eagle rays at Biscayne National Park?
- By NPT Staff - March 3rd, 2012 3:00am
National Park Mystery Photo 45 Revealed: What a Joint!
A series of deep, narrow passageways like this one lend special character to a trail in one of our most scenic parks.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 2nd, 2012 4:00am
Restore Hetch Hetchy Files Papers For Ballot Initiative On Draining Scenic Yosemite Valley
Restore Hetch Hetchy, a group that long has lobbied to see the scenic Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park drained, has launched a bid to ask San Francisco voters if they approve of the proposal.
- By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2012 3:00am
More Than 52,000 Comments Received On Future of Oyster Farm At Point Reyes National Seashore
Nearly 52,500 comments were received by the National Park Service on the future of an oyster farm at Point Reyes National Seashore, with submissions from each of the 50 states and 40 countries overall.
Traveler's Gear Box: Water Vessels, Steel And Otherwise
With warm weather already here in some parts of the Southwest, and with disposable water bottles on their way out from a number of national parks, what's the best way to stay hydrated in the parks?
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 2nd, 2012 3:00am
