Where Will You Retire? Imagine How Ideal That Destination Would Be If It Had A National Park In The Backyard
If you’re enticed by retirement near a national park, your options swell to 401. But how do you decide which park is perfect for you?
New Leases On Life For Hot Springs National Park
In this, the second of a two-part series on how the National Park Service manages its concessions, David and Kay Scott look at how facilities at Hot Springs State Park in Arkansas are being used for some untraditional purposes.
- By David and Kay Scott - May 27th, 2013 2:58am
"State Of The Parks" Reports Provide Insights Into Conditions Of National Parks
What condition are the national parks in? That's an easy, and important, question to ask, but one not always easily answered.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2013 2:16am
Tent Flap With A View: 25 Favorite Backcountry Campsites
Where are some of the best backcountry campsites in the world (as well as the national parks)? Michael Lanza, Northwest editor of Backpacker Magazine, shares his thoughts on 25 of the best places to pitch your tent.
- By Michael Lanza - May 26th, 2013 3:10am
Keep An Eye On Lake Michigan During Your Visit To Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
National lakeshores seem to pull at us a little harder when the weather turns warm and the waters help cool us off. Just remember, though, the Great Lakes can be as dangerous as the oceans for swimmers.
- By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2013 2:55am
New Lodging Possibilities Coming To West Yellowstone For Yellowstone National Park Treks
A collection of small, but beautifully designed, cabins have sprouted at West Yellowstone, Montana, for travelers looking to explore Yellowstone National Park.
Concessions, Leases, And Adaptive Reuse In The National Parks
Just how does the National Park Service decide who will operate lodgings in the park system, and what uses are appropriate inside those facilities? In a two-part series, David and Kay Scott answer those questions.
- By David and Kay Scott - May 26th, 2013 2:11am
Theodore Roosevelt National Park's Painted Canyon Visitor Center Reopens
Theodore Roosevelt National Park's Painted Canyon Visitor Center and Rest Area along Interstate 94 is opening for the summer today. The area has been open to foot traffic only since last November.
- By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2013 2:06am
Trail Ridge Road At Rocky Mountain National Park Opens For Memorial Day Weekend
Summer is finally staging an arrival at Rocky Mountain National Park, at least at the lower elevations, but park crews have had to hustle to complete the seasonal opening of Trail Ridge Road in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
- By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2013 1:12pm
Wilderness Hike This Weekend At Theodore Roosevelt National Park
An adventure into the geologic past will be the focus of the first Wilderness Hike of the summer season this Sunday in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.
- By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2013 3:01am
