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Fire Destroys Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge At Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge, which has been closed while undergoing a restoration, has been destroyed by fire.

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By Compiled From N... - May 8th, 2023 9:16am

The Ancient Salt Trails: Once A Journey For Life; Now It’s A Ceremonial Quest

It was a well-trekked sandy trail leading us into the thick brush. A gentle breeze rustled the shrubs and straggling mesquite and ironwood trees. In an instant on the short track, we seemed to leave the Sonoran Desert behind and move into a stunted but lush preserve.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2023 3:00am

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Online Survey Launched For Abbot Pass Heritage Place

Parks Canada has launched an online survey to ask people what should be remembered about Abbot Pass Hut National Historic Site.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2023 2:45am

National Park Waterfalls Being Honored On U.S. Postage Stamps

National parks, from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Haleakalā National Park, are well-represented on an upcoming release of U.S. postage stamps.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2023 2:30am

Five Years Later: Reflections On Kīlauea's Destructive 2018 Eruption

Five years ago, volcanic activity at Kīlauea dramatically changed when magma intruded into the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ). What happened at Kīlauea in 2018? What have been the resulting learning opportunities?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 7th, 2023 2:45am

Denali National Park Staffer Dies In Avalanche

A member of the Denali National Park and Preserve staff was killed in an avalanche while skiing alone in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - May 7th, 2023 2:30am

National Park Service Accepts Winslow Homer Watercolor Painting

A Winslow Homer watercolor, Waiting for the Boats, has been donated to Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site.

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By Compiled From N... - May 7th, 2023 2:30am

Mandatory Shuttle Service At Bandelier National Monument To Launch In June

A shortage of staff is delaying the mandatory shuttle service for visitors to Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2023 4:11pm

Horse Missing In Wind Cave National Park

A horse that slipped its tether has been missing in the backcountry of Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2023 3:52pm

Trails I’ve Hiked: Lost Mine Trail

The Lost Mine Trail is one of the most popular at Big Bend National Park, and with good reason. The trail is not too very steep and the views of the Chisos Mountains and Chihuahuan Desert are expansive. Traveler contributing writer and photographer Rebecca Latson shares her observations about this trail she’s hiked.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 6th, 2023 3:00am