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Strong Thunderstorms, Lightning Causing Injuries In National Parks In The Rockies

Thunderstorms raking the Rocky Mountains have led to numerous injuries, and possibly one fatality, in national parks in the region. A mud-and-rock slide Thursday afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park also possibly trapped hikers in the backcountry.

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By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 5:52pm

Hiker, Angler Die In Separate Incidents In Yellowstone National Park

A hiker on Electric Peak and an angler fishing the Yellowstone River died in Yellowstone National Park this week

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By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 3:48pm

Yellowstone Has Teeth

Marjane Ambler's new book, Yellowstone Has Teeth, may be the tale of life behind the derring-do that hits home for readers not familiar with what the people in parks do, or why.

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By Tom Vaughan - July 18th, 2013 2:45am

You'll Be Able To Drive Entire Length Of Bear Lake Road In Rocky Mountain National Park Soon

Road construction continues along the Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, but beginning Saturday you'll be able to drive the entire route, albeit with possible delays in both directions.

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By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 2:28am

Pinto Basin Road Project Complete At Joshua Tree National Park

A much-needed rehabilitation of the Pinto Basin Road in Joshua Tree National Park has been completed, providing visitors with a safer road and improving drainage and turnouts.

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By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 2:02am

NPCA Official Selected To Lead The Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Ron Tipton, whose resume reflects a career spent on advocating for the outdoors, has been chosen to lead the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as its executive director.

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By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:36am

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Traveler's Gear List: Paddling In The Parks

Paddling trips in the national parks take more than a little planning. To help ensure you cover all the bases and leave nothing necessary at home, here's Traveler's gear list for overnight paddling trips.

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By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:16am

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Stretch Of Blue Ridge Parkway Closed Indefinitely Due To Road Cracks

Structural engineers have been called in to assess a 21-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that was closed down the other day due to the appearance of cracks in the pavement.

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By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:09am

Newspaper Takes California Congressman To Task Over Yosemite Criticism

A congressman who has harshly criticized Yosemite National Park staff for their work on a management plan for the iconic Yosemite Valley has in turn drawn criticism from one of California's largest newspapers.

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By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:07am

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Is National Park Service Abrogating Its Responsibility With The Tour Of Utah Bike Race?

Federal lands make up the majority of Utah's landscape, so it shouldn't be surprising that state roads crisscross those lands. But when a state road crosses a national park, and that road is going to be traversed by a bike race, should National Park Service approval be required?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2013 2:51am

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