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Secrets Of The National Parks, The Experts' Guide To The Best Experiences Beyond The Tourist Trail

Just in time for travel season, National Geographic has added another title to its collection of national park-related books. This one entices with a promise to reveal the "Secrets of the National Parks."

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 22nd, 2013 2:29am

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Congress Passes Continuing Resolution, Cutting National Park Service Funding Even More

While Congress averted a federal government shutdown by sending a Continuing Resolution for funding the rest of the fiscal year to the president on Thursday, the measure further cuts the National Park Service's budget, according to an advocacy group.

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By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2013 6:17pm

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Magistrate Finds Lassen Volcanic National Park Officials Destroyed Evidence In Boy's Death

Lassen Volcanic National Park officials "purposely destroyed material evidence" in the case of a young boy who was killed when a retaining wall on the Lassen Peak Trail collapsed, a U.S. magistrate has concluded.

Botell vs. Lassen Volcanic Park.pdf

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By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2013 1:24pm

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National Parks Being Lobbied To Do Away With Bottled Water, Install Filling Stations

It's been more than a year since bottled water and corporate America collided at Grand Canyon National Park, and the push continues to get more national parks to phase out packaged water in favor of fresh tap water and refillable bottles.

NPS-Plastic Water Bottle Memo.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 21st, 2013 3:33am

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Concession Opportunity On The Blue Ridge Parkway

The National Park Service recently released a prospectus soliciting proposals for the operation of Mabry Mill and Rocky Knob Cabins; two concessions on the southern Virginia section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 21st, 2013 2:49am

Car Break-ins Reported At Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Heading to Lake Mead National Recreation Area for spring break? Don't leave any valuables in your rig. Park rangers report a number of break-ins of vehicles in recent weeks at some of the NRA's most-popular hiking trails.

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By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2013 2:15am

A View From The Overlook: Comfort Zones

One of the banes of being a high-ranking bureaucrat is the necessity to issue a report on the reason for your existence. That is, your progress in achieving the goal (or goals) of your office, or sadly, the reasons you have not succeeded.

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By PJ Ryan - March 20th, 2013 2:57am

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Merced Wild And Scenic River Management Plan III: Will The Latest NPS Plan Protect The River (Or Hold Up In Court)?

With their latest management plan for the Merced River now out for public review, Yosemite National Park officials now face the task of defending it. Will it protect the river, and can it withstand a court challenge?

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By Barbara Moritsch - March 20th, 2013 2:44am

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Acadia National Park's Spring Opening Delayed By Budget Cuts

Spring will arrive a month later than normal at Acadia National Park, as budget cuts necessitated by the federal sequestration have forced park officials to delay opening roads and facilities.

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By NPT Staff - March 20th, 2013 2:33am

Tamiami Trail Bridge Dedicated, Latest Structural Component To Help Restore Everglades Water Flows

A ribbon cutting that drew flocks of birds as well as Interior Secretary Ken Salazar marked the completion of a mile-long bridge over the Tamiami Trail, the latest structural component to help restore natural water flows to the Everglades in south Florida.

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By NPT Staff - March 20th, 2013 2:20am

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