National Park Stories We'd Like To See In 2011
Here's a look at some stories involving the National Park System that we'd like to see in the coming year.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2011 1:00am
Parking Just Got More Expensive at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
It just got more expensive to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, as the cost of a parking pass was bumped up a buck, to $11, as of today.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2011 2:52am
Wind Cave National Park To Offer Series of Nature Programs For Kids
Youngsters -- ages 3 to 10 -- are the target audience for a series of nature programs being offered this winter at Wind Cave National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2011 2:35am
Cedar Breaks National Monument to Host Cross-Country Ski/Snowshoe Outing On January 8
With a potent winter storm dumping multiple feet of snow on Utah's high country, the timing couldn't be much better for the annual cross country ski and snowshoe event at Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2011 2:28am
Rockfall Blocks West Entrance To Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park crews were working to remove a large rock that had fallen onto Highway 140 and was blocking entrance to the park via that route.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2010 8:58am
Looking Back On 2010 Across the National Park System
What were the top stories across the National Park System in 2010? There were more than a few, ranging from the tragic loss of three Katmai National Park and Preserve employees to a small-plane crash to the ongoing controversy over whether birds, turtles and off-road vehicles can co-exist at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Let's take a look back through the year at some of the stories.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2010 2:56am
New Boating Regs Take Effect January 1 For Snake Bight in Florida Bay at Everglades National Park
Some boating rules are changing Jan. 1 at Everglades National Park, where Snake Bight in Florida Bay will be designated a "pole and troll boating zone," according to park officials.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2010 2:34am
Much Thanks To All Our Writers and Contributors in 2010
Trying to cover 394 units of the National Park System is no easy task. Here at the Traveler we couldn't even make a dent into that task without the welcome and generous support of a long cast of contributors.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2010 2:21am
A Year's Worth of Trails to Hike in the National Parks
Hiking trails are one of the best ways to enjoy national parks. They lead you out into nature, get you some exercise, and quite often showcase some gorgeous vistas. Here's a look back at some of the great trails we've mentioned on the Traveler during the past 12 months.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2010 2:58am
National Park Mystery Photo 30 Revealed: The Building Blocks of White Sands National Monument
Captured in the accompanying photo are selenite crystals at Lake Lucero in White Sands National Monument.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:59am
