National Parks Traveler

Due to an increase in vandalism, theft and attempted theft of government property at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the National Park Service and park staff are seeking assistance from anyone who may have information leading to the identification of suspect(s) or to the safe return of items stolen during the most recent illegal activity.

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By Compiled From N... - April 6th, 2023 2:45am

Bears Start To Emerge From Hibernation At Jasper National Park

At least one black bear has been spotted in the valley bottom near the townsite of Jasper, and grizzly bears are expected soon in Jasper National Park.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2023 2:45am

Defending National Parks Globally

"Ecocide" in Venezuela's national parks, elephant and rhino poaching in African parks, wildlife trafficking in Vietnam's parks, and illegal gold mining in Belize's parks are just some of the blights on the global collection of national parks and protected areas

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By Lori Sonken - April 5th, 2023 2:45am

Nearly 1,000 Acres Added To New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia has grown by nearly 1,000 acres with the addition of a tract near Sandstone, West Virginia, that enlarges the preserve portion of the park.

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2023 2:45am

In-Person Public Forum Planned For Jasper National Park

The annual public forum for Jasper National Park will happen in person on Apr. 19.

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2023 2:45am

National Park Service Opposes Legislation To Allow Fixed Climbing Anchors In Wilderness

A dozen years after the National Park Service found itself defending its position on the placement of climbing anchors in official wilderness, the issue has returned, this time with a congressman from Utah pushing legislation that would take the agency out of the conversation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2023 2:45am

Sections Of Dry Tortugas National Park Moat Temporarily Closed To Snorkeling

For anyone heading to Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida in the coming months, know that portions of the moat around Fort Jefferson will be closed to snorkeling as repairs to sections damaged by hurricanes are made.