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Point Reyes National Seashore Settles On Tule Elk Plan

Tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore will have more room to roam, but fewer manmade water holes, under a management plan approved by the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Grab Some Limited Edition Traveler Gear For Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, and we have a small stash of limited edition National Parks Traveler gear for a select few.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Popular Assateague Island National Seashore Beach Access To Be Relocated

Erosion is threatening a beloved beach access point at Assateague Island National Seashore.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Life After Dead Pool: Lake Powell’s Last Days And The Rebirth Of The Colorado River

Dead pool on the Colorado River is defined as the level of Lake Powell behind Glen Canyon Dam when the lowest tunnels on the dam allowing water to be released into the Grand Canyon would be above the reservoir level and part of the reservoir would remain, a stagnant pool.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

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Rehabilitation Of Captain Penniman House At Cape Cod National Seashore Finished

Two years after work began to rehabilitate the interior of a 19th century sea captain's home at Cape Cod National Seashore, the job is done.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Fatality On Big Bend’s Emory Peak From Apparent Suicide

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 the Big Bend National Park Communication Center received a 911 call from a group of hikers reporting a gunshot and a seriously injured visitor at the summit of Emory Peak.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Truck Hauling Chickpeas Catches Fire In Death Valley National Park

One wouldn’t think chickpeas might become a problem at Death Valley National Park in California until a tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 pounds (19,958 kg) of dried chickpeas burned up in the park on November 21.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Jewel Cave National Monument Announces Winter Hours

Starting Sunday, December 1, Jewel Cave National Monument, in South Dakota, will shift to off-season hours. Here's what you need to know.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Find Yourself In A National Park This Coming Winter

It's still a bit early to predict what winter might throw at the National Park System, but if you enjoy snow and cold here's an overview of some of the parks you should consider visiting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

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Exploring The National Park System With The Traveler

How many of you visited a unit of the National Park System over the Thanksgiving holiday? Did you think about doing that but didn’t have time to plan? Maybe the Traveler’s Explore The National Park System series can help you with future plans. There’s always something new to learn about the national parks. Plus, it’s never too late to start planning your next park adventure.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 13th, 2024 7:03am