National Parks, A Kid's Guide To America's Parks, Monuments And Landmarks
This is a good idea for a book, but its many weaknesses undercut its promise.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am
Traveler's View: Republican Presidential Contenders' Dim View of Federal Lands Is Short-Sighted
Though national parks, per se, haven't come up during any of the debates among the Republican presidential candidates, their statements on federal lands in general look down upon the public landscape.
Winter Storm Strands More Than 150 Travelers at Grand Teton National Park, Leads Snowboarder Astray
A potent winter storm that descended on Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks this weekend stranded hundreds of travelers and led a snowboarder astray into the backcountry of Grand Teton.
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2012 6:16pm
Time To Apply For Permit To Climb Mount Whitney in Sequoia National Park
If this is the year you want to hike to the summit of Mount Whitney in Sequoia National Park, time is running short to get your application in.
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2012 3:00am
Parks Beyond Borders #4: Looking Abroad At National Park News
A global round-up of national park news.
- By Randy Johnson - February 26th, 2012 3:00am
Through The Looking Glass: What Value Will We See In Wilderness In 2064?
Areas set aside under The Wilderness Act draw frequent debate today over what uses are acceptable within officially designated wilderness. But how will we view wilderness in 2064, when The Wilderness Act notches its 100th birthday? That topic recently was explored by Jeff Rose and Dan Dustin for Park Science.
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2012 3:00am
High Arsenic Concentrations Lurk In Underground Lakes At Wind Cave National Park
While underground lakes at Wind Cave National Park test high for arsenic levels, they have no bearing on the safety of the park's drinking water, according to studies
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2012 3:00am
Look Rock Observation Tower In Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Be Closed For Construction
Communications upgrades to the Look Rock observation tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require that the area be closed to the public from February 27 through March 23.
- By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2012 3:00am
By the Numbers: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park, the largest national park in the 48-state U.S. , is a prodigious generator of interesting statistics. Here is a generous sample.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 28th, 2012 2:23pm
National Park Mystery Spot 36 Revealed: Pride of the Pinelands
Humpty Dumpty is not the only great egg.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 24th, 2012 5:23am
