Traveler's Gear Box: Staying Cool In The National Parks
Staying cool in the national parks this summer isn’t difficult, and it can even be stylish with what’s out on the market.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2014 2:04am
Denali National Park Officials Looking To Widen Pullout At Government Hill
Great photo spots in the national parks often tend to lead to wide, crowded spots in the road if there's not an overlook already established or the one that exists is too small. At Denali National Park in Alaska, officials are working to "uncrowd" one such spot and make it safer for you to pull over, enjoy the view, and snap a few photos.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2014 2:55am
Efforts To Restore Peregrine Falcons At Shenandoah National Park Showing Success
Ongoing efforts to see peregrine falcons soaring above Shenandoah National Park in Virginia have been showing some success, with nine falcons recently having been reared in the park by human foster parents.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2014 2:32am
Tool From USGS Lets You Assess Sea-Level Rise, Storm Overwash, Coastline Changes At Your Favorite National Seashore
With hurricane season upon us, what are the odds that your favorite national seashore might be impacted by a Category I storm? How might sea-level rise in the years ahead affect your favorite beach? The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a tool that can give you some insights to those questions.
Traveler's Long-Maligned Search Engine Getting Better
Here at the Traveler we're always looking for ways to improve the site's appearance and its use. The latest improvement is to our long-maligned search engine.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2014 2:22am
Search Ongoing For Missing Hiker At Mount Rainier National Park
Efforts to find a missing day hiker at Mount Rainier National Park moved into day four Wednesday with dog teams helping ground crews while searchers looked from the air, as well.
- By NPT Staff - July 16th, 2014 12:33pm
Biologists Catch Sight Of Condor Chick At Zion National Park
A gut feeling that a pair of California condors had laid an egg in the upper reaches of Zion National Park has been confirmed with the first documented sighting of a condor chick born in Utah, an event biologists hope is the first step in the large birds reestablishing a presence in southern Utah.
- By NPT Staff - July 16th, 2014 8:35am
Reader Participation Day: What Role Should Horses Have In The National Parks
Horses have a long, long history in America. They came to the New World with the Spaniards, and have carried riders ever since. In many national parks horses are icons, seen as both honorable steeds that carry mounted rangers and as work horses that carry both visitors and gear. But they also have impacts on the landscape, and there have been calls to ban them from the parks. But should they be banned?
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2014 3:33am
Essential Summer Guide '14: Mix Military History And Beach Time At Gulf Islands National Seashore
The warm Gulf waters are the main attraction at Gulf Islands National Seashore, but anyone with an interest in American history – from the Colonial days up through World War II – will find a reason to visit as well.
Star Party Coming To Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area In California
Stars, from the skies above, not Hollywood, will be celebrated on August 2 at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California.
- By NPT Staff - July 16th, 2014 2:13am
