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Cross-country Ski Trails Open At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

While some areas of the country are struggling with scant snowfall, enough has fallen at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan to open more than 22 miles of classic cross-country ski trails to the public.

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By NPT Staff - February 5th, 2012 2:21am

Grant Helps Grand Teton National Park Re-sod Historic Dude Ranch Cabins

Old ways of using sod roofing on log cabins hold up only so long, but Grand Teton National Park officials have received a grant to use new techniques to re-sod a number of historic cabins in the park.

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By NPT Staff - February 4th, 2012 2:47am

Reward Fund Established In Connection With Poaching Incident at Wind Cave National Park

A reward fund has been established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the poaching of two bull elk at Wind Cave National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 12:46pm

National Park Mystery Photo 43 Revealed: No Smoking!

Where is the "Handle With Care" sign?

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By Bob Janiskee - February 3rd, 2012 5:01am

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Transit System Designed to Reduce Pollution, Congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park

A computerized system is being turned to with hopes it can reduce both pollution and congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park by more smoothly directing visitors to parking areas.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 2:57am

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Visit Yellowstone National Park in Winter Through the Lens of Chris Cauble

Wondering what you might encounter during a winter visit to Yellowstone National Park? Check out this short video for a smorgasbord of what awaits you in the park.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 2:48am

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National Park Foundation Funding School Field Trips to The National Parks

With hopes of connecting more kids to national parks, the National Park Foundation is underwriting a transportation program to enable classes to take field trips to the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 2:11am

Wind Cave National Park Rangers Investigating Apparent Poaching Case, $1000 Reward Offered

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for shooting two elk in Wind Cave National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 2:38pm

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National Park Mystery Photo 43: What's In Store?

Can you tell us where this photo was taken and what it depicts? We'll give you a hint: It's not wine.

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By Bob Janiskee - February 2nd, 2012 4:47am

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Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion

In Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion, Larry Perez takes us into the green leafy realm of Everglades National Park not in pursuit of the python, but rather in its wake. And it is a wide wake at that.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 2nd, 2012 2:45am

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