National Parks Traveler

Active volcanoes are inherently hazardous places to work. Even when a volcano is quiet, volcanic gases, ground cracks, earthquakes, and uneven surfaces can be unsafe. Advanced planning and preparation for fieldwork in these environments is critical to reducing the personal risk of volcanic hazards to field crews.

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By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2023 2:30am

Coming To Terms With A Cancer Diagnosis In Grand Teton National Park

With each paddle stroke the kayak shot forward, gliding me across Jackson Lake beneath the Tetons. The blue sky and puffy clouds, the flocks of pelicans, and the craggy mountains all worked to a degree to take my mind off the cancer diagnosis I had received the night before.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2023 2:30am

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Arson Suspected As The Cause Of The Rich Mountain Fire In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Arson is suspected as the cause of the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park Service is requesting the public’s help in identifying those responsible.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 5:00pm

Shenandoah National Park Reopens Trails Affected By Quaker Run Fire

Shenandoah National Park has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 3:15pm

Chain Of Craters Road And Adjacent Sites Reopen At Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers have reopened Chain of Craters Road and nearby sites as unrest and seismicity return to normal levels in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ).

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 3:00pm

Temporary Sport Fishing Closure At Olympic National Park

To protect declining populations of wild steelhead, Olympic National Park is closing the Queets, Salmon and Quinault Rivers to sport fishing on November 27, 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 3:00am

Exploring Pictured Rocks’ Beaver Basin Wilderness

Escape to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for a journey through hardwood forests and great views of Lake Superior.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Indigenous Treaty Reawakened In Jasper National Park

Parks Canada worked with Simpcw First Nation and Stoney Nation this fall to facilitate the reawakening of a treaty between the two nations that shows a longstanding relationship and illustrates their mutual commitment to sharing resources.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2023 1:38pm

Motorcyclists Rescued After Driving On Closed Titus Canyon Road Due To Incorrect Map App Information

Two men were rescued by helicopter after they illegally drove on a closed road in Death Valley National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 5:45pm

Roads And Facilities Start To Reopen Across Great Smoky Mountains National Park

After assessing conditions and removing downed trees, debris and other hazards, park rangers and park maintenance staff have started reopening roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.