Mystery Photo Revealed: Fort Larned's Commissary
Cinnamon was just one staple stored in the commissary at Fort Larned for the troops stationed there in the mid-1800s.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2022 2:30am
New Campground Opens In Cape Breton Highlands
Cape Breton Highland National Park has unveiled its newest visitor offer — Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground. The $7-million ($5.5-million USD) project, funded through the Federal Infrastructure Investment Program, offers a new coastal camping experience along the world-famous Cabot Trail.
- By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2022 2:45am
Mystery Photo: A Little Cinnamon Is Good, But A Keg?
Everyone could use a little cinnamon for their toast or buns, but a keg of the spice? Which unit of the National Park System would require so much?
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2022 2:30am
Federal Judge Tosses Trump Administration Changes To Endangered Species Act
A federal judge on Tuesday tossed out Trump administration changes to the Endangered Species Act that critics said would greatly weaken the act and endanger the outlook for species struggling to avoid extinction.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2022 2:32pm
Thousand Islands National Park Wants More Visitors
Almost 15 million Canadians and more than 3.5 million Americans live within a three-hour drive of Thousand Islands National Park and more than 35,000 vehicles pass by it daily on Hwy. 401, but the Ontario park only sees about 80,000 visitors a year.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2022 2:45am
New Pacific Rim Multi-Use Pathway Unveiled
A new 25-kilometre (15-mile) multi-use pathway that winds through forests, over salmon-bearing streams and past ocean vistas in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on Vancouver Island has officially opened.
- By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2022 2:45am
On The Road Through Flyover Country To Find History
A road trip of roughly 2,500 miles led me to four intriguing units of the National Park System that, while not at the top of everyone's go-to list, revealed both rich and troubling chapters of American history that likely would have faded into irrelevance without the parks that interpret their stories.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 10th, 2022 2:05pm
Former NPS Chief Historian Robert Utley Passes At 92
Robert M. Utley, who served as the National Park Service's chief historian from 1964 to 1980 and authored nearly two dozen books, passed away recently at 92 following post-surgery complications.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 3rd, 2022 3:00am
The Traveler Wins Two Writing Awards
National Parks Traveler has been honored for its Canadian coverage by the Travel Media Association of Canada.
- By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2022 2:45am
Exploring All Five Stops Of The Halifax Defence Complex
The garter snake shoots me the side-eye as I arrive at Fort McNab National Historic Site and inadvertently disturb the peace. Endangered barn swallows swoop confidently about, almost as if they know they’re a species at risk and it’s illegal to disturb them or their nests. It’s also against the rules to camp which is probably news to the young couple who’ve kayaked over to McNabs Island and brazenly pitched a tent in the ruins.
- By Jennifer Bain - September 4th, 2024 6:54am
