National Parks Traveler

Lots of land in the national parks once served ranch functions, and a good deal of it still does. Let’s see if you are up to speed in this subject area. Answers are at the end of the quiz. If we catch you peeking we’ll make you ride drag on the next cattle drive and see what “eating dust” really means.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 10:15am

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Important Advisory to Dog Owners Issued by Padre Island National Seashore

If you're headed to Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, leave Fido at home. The park is advising visitors not to bring dogs to the beach until further notice, after several reports of illness and deaths of coyotes and dogs.

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By Jim Burnett - November 25th, 2009 3:32am

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Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail: The Rest of the Story

The Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail is the first of its kind. It's a trail whose hallmark is geology. And what geology that is.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 25th, 2009 3:28am

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Road Access To North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park To Close Monday, November 30

Years ago there was a lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon just outside the national park's boundaries. It would operate through the winter as a cross-country ski resort. Sadly, it's no longer in operation, and its snowcat rides to the North Rim are a thing of the past as well. Which means that after Monday, if you want to gaze into the canyon before next spring you'll have to walk or ski there, as road access is closing down.