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Two Alternatives Under Consideration For Multi-Use Path At Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park officials, after considering public opinion and input from other federal agencies, have come up with two alternatives for a proposed multi-use path.

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By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2013 2:42am

Essential Park Guide, Winter: Painting The Parks, Driven By Nature's Beauty

Outdoors, in the majesty of the national parks, masterpieces are created by artists drawn to nature's beauty.

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By Jane Schneider - December 4th, 2013 2:28am

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It's Giving Tuesday: Help Your Favorite National Park Friends Group

It's "Giving Tuesday," and that means you should consider donating to your favorite national park friends group today.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 3rd, 2013 8:23am

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Birding In The National Parks: Snowy Owl Invasion, Round Two

It’s happening again! No, not another government shutdown. That’s next month. What we have here is another invasion of Snowy Owls.

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By Kirby Adams - December 3rd, 2013 3:19am

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Budget Constraints Mean No Lifeguards At Cape Hatteras National Seashore In 2014

Budget constraints dictated by Congress mean you'll be swimming at your own risk next year at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, where officials will not be hiring lifeguards for three beaches that in the past have had the guards.

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2013 2:28am

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Hickman Bridge Trail Open Once Again At Capitol Reef National Park

After more than a year of closure, the Hickman Bridge Trail at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is open once again.

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2013 2:21am

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Mammoth Cave National Park Officials Proposing Improvements To Lodging Facilities

A multi-phase rehabilitation of lodging facilities in Mammoth Cave National Park is being proposed by park officials, with various improvements instituted as funding becomes available.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 2nd, 2013 2:59am

Around The Parks: Holiday Events Feature Toymakers And Glimpses Into The Past

A toymaker with skills from the past and glimpses into holiday celebrations from years ago are some of the events on display around the National Park System in December.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2013 2:37am

Denali National Park Visitors Seeing Fewer Wolves Along Park Road, Possibly Due To Increased Hunting

A precipitous drop in wolf viewing opportunities for Denali National Park visitors is being attributed to increased hunting of the predators on lands next to the park, though Park Service personnel haven't publicly voiced that connection.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 2nd, 2013 2:25am

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National Parks Traveler, Essential Park Guide, Winter 2013-14

Winter is an incredibly beautiful and wonderfull season in the National Park System. So don't let the cold, snow and ice keep you at home. Our Essential Park Guide, Winter 2013-14, will show you how to get the best out of the national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 1st, 2013 2:16pm

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