National Parks Traveler

If you enjoy bicycling but it's not convenient to haul your pedal powered ride on vacation, the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will soon offer a new option: bicycle rentals. The bikes will have a big advantage over your car—they can take you places in the park where private vehicles aren't allowed.

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By Jim Burnett - April 30th, 2010 1:28am

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Wintry Conditions Make Travel In Yellowstone National Park Interesting

A spring snowstorm that's been pulsing through the Rocky Mountains has left Yellowstone National Park somewhat of a winter wonderland, and park officials are warning travelers that it could be tough to negotiate the park for the next few days.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2010 12:26pm

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Another National Park Arch Collapses, This One at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Another national park arch has collapsed. Not one of the famous ones at Arches National Park, but rather one of the icons at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2010 8:53am

Upcoming Programs At Assateague Island National Seashore

There are some great, kid-friendly programs on tap in the coming weeks at Assateague Island National Seashore. You can join a walk through the wetlands or watch the critters get fed at the park's aquarium.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2010 2:51am

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National Park Mystery Photo 22 Revealed: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

There are many great places to paddle in the National Park System, whether you choose to go by canoe, raft, or sea kayak. And, there also are many park shorelines that are dotted with caves and grottoes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:21am

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Grand Teton National Park Foundation Provides $2.4 Million For Auditorium at Craig Thomas Discovery Center

Nearly $2.4 million is being raised by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to pay for the construction of a 154-seat auditorium at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in the national park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2010 2:23am

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Legislation Calls For Casa Grande Ruins National Monument to Grow by 415 Acres

Legislation has been introduced to Congress that would add 415 acres to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2010 2:06am

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Hiker Falls to Her Death In Zion National Park

A woman believed to be hiking in Zion National Park has fallen about 1,000 feet to her death from Scout Lookout.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2010 5:36pm

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Report: ConocoPhillips Releases Oil And Gas Leases Near Glacier National Park

Montana's U.S. senators say that ConocoPhillips, one of the world's largest energy companies, is giving up rights to explore for oil and gas on nearly 170,000 acres outside Glacier National Park.