Happy Perihelion Day! Can You Feel It?
The Traveler staff would like to be among the very first to wish you a joyous Perihelion Day.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 3rd, 2010 5:11am
Death Valley Road Projects Complicate Scotty’s Castle Access and Ubehebe Crater Parking
The Bonnie Clare Road (Scotty’s Castle Road) will be closed to traffic January 12-14 for road maintenance, necessitating a Nevada detour for Scotty’s Castle visitors. The Ubehebe Crater parking area will be closed from January 4 until March.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 3rd, 2010 3:55am
2009 in Review: Abolished National Parks Were Highlighted in Park Pruning Series
During 2009, Traveler posted histories of ten of the many national parks that have been abolished/deauthorized/decommissioned/delisted since 1895.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 3rd, 2010 3:45am
Special Tour at Petersburg National Battlefield Highlights Fortifications and Military Engineering
Do you know the difference between a parados and a banquette, or a bastion and a re-entrant? You'll get the answers during a special tour at Petersburg National Battlefield, which will explore military engineering and fortifications as they were employed during the siege of Petersburg.
Long-Needed Rehabilitation Work Under Way at Glacier National Park's Many Glacier Hotel
One of the most beautiful settings for a national park stay is Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park. Set on the shores of Swift Current Lake with a view of the craggy Rockies in all directions, the lodge is one of the venerable old souls of the National Park System's lodging fraternity. But, sadly, it's well-worn and shabby in places. To remedy that, there's a renovation plan under way.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2010 4:16am
2009 in Review: Traveler’s Checklists
We posted Traveler’s Checklists for 19 different national parks in 2009. Check ‘em out. You’re sure to find helpful advice and useful tips a-plenty.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 2nd, 2010 3:55am
Some Unusual Lodges To Consider For Your Next National Park Visit
Any mention of national park lodges causes most people to envision park icons such as Old Faithful Inn, El Tovar, Ahwahnee, or Many Glacier Hotel. Dozens of other national park lodges are scattered across the country, of course, although many receive little publicity and remain virtually unknown to many experienced travelers.
- By David and Kay Scott - January 2nd, 2010 3:50am
Everglades National Park To Offer Second Season of Nike Missile Base Tours
A Cold War relic surrounding by Everglades National Park will be opened to the public for tours through the end of March.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2010 3:48am
2009 in Review: National Park Brain Teasers
During 2009, Traveler posted 67 national park-themed quizzes, mystery photos, mystery spots, and mystery plants. They’re all listed here, complete with links.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 2nd, 2010 11:43am
What We'd Like To See Across The National Park System in 2010
A fresh new year is upon us, one still brimming with hope, confidence, and high expectations. So, what better time to sort through our list of things we'd like to see happen across the National Park System in 2010?
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2010 3:18am
