One Dead, Two Missing In Lake Mead National Recreation Area Boating Accident
One man has died and two were missing Saturday in a boating accident at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
- By NPT Staff - February 22nd, 2014 5:07pm
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Wudalianchi National Park In China Reach Sister Park Agreement
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Wudalianchi National Park in China have announced a sister park agreement to strengthen their shared volcanic heritage by promoting international cooperation and support for the mutual benefit of both parks.
- By NPT Staff - February 22nd, 2014 2:06am
Greater Connectivity For National Parks Gets Disconnected
Plans to test expanded cellphone and Internet service in the National Park System appear to have been scrapped due, apparently, to a lack of interest.
- By NPT Staff - February 21st, 2014 3:53am
Traveler's Gear Box: Cocoon's Merino Wool TravelSheet
Merino wool is one of the best fabrics for both backcountry travel and everyday use. It's warm, even when wet, naturally anti-microbial, and wicks moisture from your body. Those are some of the factors that make Cocoon's merino TravelSheet such a great piece to have in your gear box.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2014 3:13am
Exploring The Parks: The Forts Of San Juan National Historic Site
San Juan National Historic Site, located in Old San Juan, is the highlight of any visit to Puerto Rico. Go up and down circular stairs and ramps, enter secret tunnels, look out on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and take a tour with enthusiastic, lively rangers.
- By dannyhiker@gmail.com - February 21st, 2014 2:19am
"Save Drakes Bay" Website Works To Defend Oyster Farm At Point Reyes National Seashore
Defenders of the Drakes Bay Oyster Co. have launched a website to raise the profile of the company's fight against the National Park Service to continue farming oysters at Point Reyes National Seashore.
- By NPT Staff - February 21st, 2014 2:11am
$3.5 Million Settlement For Family Whose Son Was Crushed To Death At Lassen Volcanic National Park
The federal government, while acknowledging no wrongdoing, has settled for $3.5 million a lawsuit brought by a family whose 9-year-old son died in an accident at Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2014 10:12am
Comment Period Open On Plans To Rehabilitate Jenny Lake Area Of Grand Teton National Park
How should the National Park Service go about revitalizing the Jenny Lake area of Grand Teton National Park? That question is now the subject of a public comment period that runs into mid-March.
- By NPT Staff - February 20th, 2014 3:03am
Pipe Spring National Monument Offering Programs On History, Prehistory Of Arizona Strip
History, and prehistory, of the Southwest will be interpreted in March at Pipe Spring National Monument in northern Arizona.
- By NPT Staff - February 20th, 2014 2:25am
Roadwork Will Slow Your Drive To Paradise
Unfortunately, roadwork will slow your drive to Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park beginning early next month and running through the summer.
- By NPT Staff - February 20th, 2014 2:06am
