National Parks Traveler

If you've always wondered about visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, but didn't know what to expect, this video is for you. Narrated by Bill Kurtis, who rose to acclaim during his days at CBS News, this video highlights the lay of the land, from tundra to cataracts, showcases the park's renowned wildlife, and points to some of the adventures you can have in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 24th, 2009 4:24am

Visiting Alaska National Parks – By Train

It's not too soon to start dreaming about and planning for next summer's trip to Alaska, and the Alaska Railroad offers an appealing means of travel to a pair of outstanding parks: Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.

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By Jim Burnett - October 24th, 2009 3:55am

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National Park Service Announces Superintendent Vacancy At Gettysburg National Military Park

In a four-sentence release, National Park Service officials announced Friday that they would conduct a national search to find a new superintendent for Gettysburg National Military Park, where former Superintendent John Latschar had come under scrutiny after sexually explicit content was found on his office computer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2009 11:42am

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Citizen Scientist Volunteer Opportunity at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Researchers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are looking for a few good volunteers for a one-day project at the park on October 31, 2009. If you'd like to learn some new skills and are up to several miles of hiking, here are the details.

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By Jim Burnett - October 23rd, 2009 11:05am

Death At Channel Islands National Park Demonstrates Need to Be Prepared

A hiker who died at Channel Islands National Park from a presumed case of heat stroke sadly demonstrates not only the need to be prepared when you head out into a park, but also the wisdom of heeding advice from rangers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2009 5:35am

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Man vs. Squirrel… Place Your Bets

A popular TV show has confirmed that many adults are not smarter than a 5th grader, but surely humans are smarter than ground squirrels. The following tale from Glacier National Park offers a good test of that hypothesis.

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By Jim Burnett - October 23rd, 2009 4:53am

By the Numbers: The National Park Service Workforce

It takes a lot of people to staff around 400 parks, centers, and regional offices around the country.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 23rd, 2009 4:35am

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Yosemite National Park Says "No Thanks" to Major Cycling Race

The route for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California, a major, Tour de France-style cycling road race has been announced, and while some cycling fans may be disappointed, other visitors to Yosemite National Park next May can breathe a sigh of relief. Roads in the park will not be included in the route.

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By Jim Burnett - October 23rd, 2009 3:56am

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Newspaper Reports That Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Is Stepping Down

A newspaper reported Thursday that Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent John Latschar is stepping down as the result of the discovery of pornography on his office computer. National Park Service officials had no comment, citing Privacy Act restrictions regarding personnel matters.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 22nd, 2009 9:25am

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Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road Closes; Can Winter Be Far Off For Us in the Lowlands?

Wintry conditions have become too frequent at the top of Rocky Mountain National Park for crews to keep Trail Ridge Road open any longer this year. But that doesn't mean you couldn't ski or snowshoe across the Continental Divide, if you're hardy enough!