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Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico is home to both outstanding archeological resources and an increasingly rare treasure—dark nights that allow for outstanding viewing of the night skies. The park has just become one of only a dozen Dark Sky Park's recognized around the world by the non-profit International Dark Sky Association (IDA).

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By Jim Burnett - August 31st, 2013 3:05am

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area Offering Free Loaner Life Jackets In Bid To Save Lives

The numbers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are sobering: the leading cause of unintentional deaths at the park is drowning and none of the drowning victims were wearing a life jacket. The park is trying to change those statistics by offering free loaner life jackets at two popular swim beaches.

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By Jim Burnett - August 30th, 2013 3:09am

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Running Out Of Water For Boat Ramps

If you look forward each year to boating on Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, you might want to consider a rain or snow dance upstream of the reservoir. Continued drops in the water level are creating some problem for those who need a ramp to launch their boat.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2013 2:55am

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Some Backcountry Travelers At Canyonlands National Park Will Have To Pack Out Poop

Some backcountry travelers in Canyonlands National Park will have to carry out their human waste as the National Park Service strives to better protect resources.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2013 2:10am

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"Vehicle-Free" Weekend Arrives At Crater Lake National Park On September 21-22

Cyclists will have the right-of-way -- actually, all the way -- along East Rim Drive at Crater Lake National Park in September as the park marks its first "vehicle-free weekend."

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2013 2:03am

Bison Numbers Increase Slightly In Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park's bison herd is healthy and productive, so much so that it's approaching the peak estimate of 5,000 animals made back in 2005.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2013 2:02am

Rangers Searching For Overdue Hiker At OlympIc National Park

A search was under way Thursday for a 71-year-old Seattle man who failed to return on schedule from a backpack trip along the coast of Olympic National Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2013 12:14pm

Emerald Ash Borer Turns Up In Shenandoah National Park

The arrival of the emerald ash borer into Shenandoah National Park heightens the concern over what this invasive insect might do to the park's forests, and reinforces why the park asks that you not bring firewood into the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2013 2:55am

International Mountain Bicycling Association Wants Access To National Scenic Trails

The International Mountain Bicycling Association is running a campaign to gain access to national scenic trails, such as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and is being opposed by the American Hiking Society.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2013 2:50am

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Traveler's Gear Box: MSR's Flex 4 Cooking System

In need of a good, lightweight cooking set that will help you feed a group of four? Check out MSR's Flex F System, which offers two pots and four plates and cups in a tidy package.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2013 2:33am

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