National Parks Traveler

The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus soliciting proposals for operation of the hostel at Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The hostel is the only lodging facility within the 71,000-acre national seashore that was established under legislation signed by President John Kennedy in 1962.

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By David and Kay Scott - January 17th, 2023 2:30am

Parks Canada Restricts Road Access To Moraine Lake In Banff

A move by Parks Canada to ban personal vehicles from an overcrowded road in Banff National Park has sparked pushback from the Alberta government.

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By NPT Staff - January 16th, 2023 2:45am

Muir Woods' Mystery: Straying Chinook, Climate Change, And Salmon Survival

Michael Reichmuth was stunned to see Chinook salmon showing up in Redwood Creek, a tiny stream that meanders amid the towering coast redwood trees in Muir Woods National Monument.

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By Rita Beamish - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Point Pelee National Park Closed For Annual Deer Cull

Point Pelee National Park has closed to conduct an annual deer cull with the Caldwell First Nation. The Leamington, Ontario park closed Jan. 5 and will reopen Jan. 21.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2023 2:45am

National Park Trust Celebrating 40 Years Of Supporting National Parks

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the National Park Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving national parks and providing young people with inspiring park experiences.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2023 2:30am

Within The Fine Print Of The Consolidated Appropriations Act

Running nearly 1,700 pages, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 contained $3.47 billion for the National Park Service for fiscal year 2023, and while the Traveler previously reported on many of those, the following items were also buried in the fine print:

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 14th, 2023 5:23pm

One Pass, Three National Parks In Hawaii

A trio of national parks in Hawai'i can now be entered with just one pass.

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By Compiled From N... - January 13th, 2023 2:30am

Humpback Whale's Death At Cape Lookout Will Benefit Visitors

How whales use baleen to filter their meals, and how truly big the flippers of humpback whales are, will be interpreted to future visitors to Cape Lookout National Seashore following the death of a female humpback whale at the seashore.

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By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2023 2:30am

Storms Lead To Landslides, Road Damage At Sequoia National Park

The long holiday weekend might not be the best time to visit Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks, as recent storms have damaged roads and spawned mudslides, and more harsh weather is in the forecast.