Sequoia And Kings Canyon Propose Campground Fee Increases
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (the parks) are proposing a fee increase at 14 front country campgrounds.
- By Compiled From N... - August 18th, 2022 3:00am
Railing Project Causes Partial Trail Closure in Banff
To help protect endangered Black Swifts nesting in Johnston Canyon, Parks Canada is replacing and extending pedestrian railings on the Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff National Park.
- By NPT Staff - August 18th, 2022 2:45am
Public Input Sought For Improvement Plans To Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Members of the public are invited to review and submit comments until September 14 on the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Facility Revitalization Plan (Plan) and Environmental Assessment (EA).
- By Compiled From N... - August 17th, 2022 3:00am
Joshua Tree National Park Proposes Backcountry Permit System
You might soon need to obtain a backcountry permit for overnight trips into Joshua Tree National Park.
- By Compiled From N... - August 17th, 2022 2:30am
Public Scoping Underway For Glacier’s Upper McDonald Creek Bridge Replacement
Glacier National Park’s public scoping newsletter for the proposal to replace the Upper McDonald Creek Bridge and formalize parking at Upper McDonald Creek Trailhead is available for review and comment on the National Park Service (NPS) Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) website
- By Compiled From N... - August 16th, 2022 6:52am
Searching For Historic Homesites In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The staff at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is searching for former homesite locations in the park and is hoping the public can help identify some of the sites.
- By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2022 2:45am
Jr. Ranger Ian - Honored With Youth Ambassador Award From Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Five years ago, the Jordans went on a family outing to Millers Pond Park in Rocky Point, North Carolina. It was an easy hike for then four-year-old Ian, whose parents were keen on engaging him with the outdoors. With plenty to explore around the pond, Ian could observe the water, touch the trees, or find critters in the dirt. But it was also here that the Jordans discovered Kids in Parks. Crossing paths with a TRACK Trail sign, they picked up The Need for Trees brochure activity and began adventures that would continue to this day.
- By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2022 2:30am
Great Smoky Mountains Announces 2023 Fee Program Changes
Great Smoky Mountains National Park leadership announced the decision to adopt the Park it Forward parking tag program and to increase camping fees beginning next year. Parking tags will be required to be displayed on any motor vehicle parked within the park boundary beginning March 1, 2023.
- By Compiled From N... - August 15th, 2022 9:21am
Seasonal Dog Ban Working To Protect Migrating B.C. Shorebirds
Preliminary data shows that a seasonal dog ban that launched Apr. 14 on Combers Beach at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is working to protect migrating shorebirds.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2022 2:45am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #52: Water
It’s August, summer, and hot in many units within the National Park System. So, this month’s quiz and trivia piece is all about water and its many forms.
- By Rebecca Latson - August 15th, 2022 2:45am
