National Parks Traveler

Badlands National Park in South Dakota is a treasure trove of fossils. Walk in any direction and you may find a fossil bone shard or tooth or seed or even a dung beetle ball (yes, seriously). If you are really lucky, you might even discover a fossil skull. But, how do you identify fossils out there when everything looks the same? And what should you do with that fossil find?

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By Rebecca Latson - August 2nd, 2024 1:06pm

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Reopens For First Full Open Season Since 2019 On June 1

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will reopen for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 1, and remain open through Wednesday, October 30. This will be the site’s first full open season since 2019 and follows a period of renovations and accessibility updates. During the first two days of the open season, June 1 and 2, the site will be open exclusively for self-guided open house visitation.

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By Compiled From N... - May 21st, 2024 2:30am

Is Yellowstone Overrated? As A Disaster Movie Subject, Maybe…

We often hear from such movies and documentaries that Yellowstone is a "ticking time bomb" that is "overdue" for an eruption that will cause "the end of civilization." Good with popcorn? Maybe. But let’s parse the supposed story and touch base with the facts.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2024 2:30am

Memorial Day Weekend In The National Park System

Memorial Day Weekend is the traditional kickoff to summer recreational travel. If you're looking to do something in the National Park System this Memorial Day Weekend, there are a number of parks that have announced special activities.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2024 2:30am

Solo Climber Killed In Likely Fall On Denali

A solo climber trying to scale Denali via the West Buttress route apparently fell to their death during the past week, according to a release from Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By Compiled From N... - May 20th, 2024 7:00pm

Grizzly Mauls Visitor At Grand Teton National Park

A 35-year-old Massachusetts man exploring Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming was seriously mauled by a grizzly bear but is expected to fully recover.

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By Compiled From N... - May 20th, 2024 6:45pm

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National Park Service Continues To Wallow In Best Places To Work Rankings

While the National Park Service stands atop all federal agencies in terms of favorability rankings, the agency's employees rank it as one of the worst places to work in the federal government.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 20th, 2024 10:48am

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Three Days In And Around Badlands National Park

You could be excused if you only chose to spend a couple of hours touring Badlands National Park from your car, since there aren’t many trails and most of what you can see is from the road and overlooks. That would be a shame, though, because there is plenty to do in and around Badlands for a good three-day stay.