Watch Out For Construction Crews Around Bodie Island at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Heading to Cape Hatteras National Seashore this summer? Then you'll want to read the latest on this summer's construction activity around Bodie Island.
Reader Participation Day: Tell Us Your "Dream" National Park Vacation
News this week was that a survey of Americans on their 2009 vacation plans showed that two-thirds consider a national park visit to be their "dream" vacation. So tell us, what's your dream national park vacation?
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 1st, 2009 3:40am
Restoring Health to Florida’s Everglades National Park and Its Diverse Wildlife
Much talk has been expended during the past decade concerning the health of Florida's Everglades and Everglades National Park. Now there are substantial signs that real progress is being made in restoring this incredible and unique ecosystem.
- By Jacquie Weisblum - July 1st, 2009 3:37am
Interior Secretary Salazar Endorses World Heritage Committee Visit to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who last week called for Everglades National Park to again be listed as a World Heritage Site In Danger, is endorsing the committee's decision to examine mining threats to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.
Americans' Dream Vacation in 2009? That'd Be A National Park Visit According to Survey
Here's an interesting tidbit: When Americans are asked where their 2009 dream vacation would take them, a national park visit ranked No. 1.
Vessel Speed Restrictions Extended At Glacier Bay National Park to Protect Whales
More humpback whales and their calves are showing up in the waters of Glacier Bay National Park, and that has prompted park officials to extend speed restrictions on vessels cruising through those waters.
National Park Mystery Plant 3 Revealed: It’s Lupine, and It’s Complicated
Yesterday’s mystery plant quiz drew a lot of attention and some interesting commentary. Lupine is a fascinating plant, and Traveler readers are a fascinating lot. Tricky, too. The quizmeister will have to stay on his toes.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 20th, 2009 8:55am
Should the Trains Keep Rolling into Grand Canyon National Park?
Here's an item that, on its face, seems rather non-controversial: Should the one or two trains that roll into Grand Canyon National Park from Williams, Arizona, each day be allowed to continue their operations?
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2009 4:29am
Chaco Culture National Historical Park Campground Closed for Emergency Repairs
If you're making a visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Park this summer and your plans include camping, be sure to do some homework in advance. The campground in the park is currently closed for emergency repairs—and don't count on your trusty GPS unit to find a backup site!
- By Jim Burnett - June 30th, 2009 4:26am
Winter In Summer at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Sure, it's summertime, and the weather is hot, but there's talk of winter at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore next week.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2009 3:52am
