Under The Willows | Beavers As A Keystone Species At Voyageurs National Park
In northern Minnesota, tucked up against the Canadian border, thousands of furry engineers are at work.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 25th, 2022 3:00am
Dr. Michael Soukup Honored With George Hartzog Award
The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks has honored Dr. Michael Soukup with its George Hartzog Award to mark his contributions to drive natural resource stewardship at the National Park Service.
- By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2022 2:30am
Parks Close As Bitter Cold, Snow Sweeps Over Them
Frigid weather and stormy conditions closed many national parks across the country on Friday, from Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site in North Dakota and Badlands National Park in South Dakota to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Virginia and the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in North Carolina.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 23rd, 2022 3:51pm
Whether You Explore Great Smoky Mountains By Horse Or Foot, The Price Is The Same
A new pricing system for enjoying Great Smoky Mountains National Park next year treats those who explore the park by foot or horseback equally.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 23rd, 2022 2:30am
Aquatic Invasive Species Driving Up Costs Of Boating In Some Parks
Ever-rising costs in the battle against aquatic invasive species in the National Park System are driving up the costs of boating in some parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 22nd, 2022 2:45am
Mississippi Civil Rights Sites Special Resource Study
In a study presented to Congress the National Park Service has pointed to a variety of opportunities for the preservation, protection and interpretation of civil rights sites in Mississippi, including technical assistance, funding opportunities and other designation and recognition programs managed by the Park Service.
- By Compiled From N... - December 22nd, 2022 2:30am
Camping Fees Going Up At Kings Canyon And Sequoia National Parks
Campground fee increases will take effect for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks in California on January 1. This is the first of two increases, with the second set to take effect in 2024, according to a park release. This phased increase brings the two parks' campground fees in line with prices of similar campgrounds in the area and follows a public comment period that was announced in August 2022.
- By Compiled From N... - December 22nd, 2022 2:30am
Why National Parks Traveler Is Free
There is no paywall on the National Parks Traveler, and there are no plans to install one, because we believe those who own the National Park System, the American public, deserve to know both about its wonders and how it's being managed.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2022 3:00am
New Management Plan For Fort Rodd Hill And Fisgard Lighthouse
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites has a new management plan.
- By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2022 2:45am
Urban Wastes Suffocating Biscayne National Park's Waters
Biscayne National Park's mesmerizing bay is slowly suffocating from urban wastes that are depleting the bay's oxygen.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2022 2:30am
