Birding In The National Parks: Chasing Warblers And Other Birds
It's that time of year. Yep, the warblers are descending on national lakeshores for nesting.
- By Kirby Adams - May 21st, 2013 3:35am
Exploring The Parks: Cape Lookout National Seashore's Historic District
Summer is a perfect time to explore Cape Lookout National Seashore. A visit to the Cape Lookout Village Historic District rewards you with fascinating structures from a bygone era. Located only two miles from the cape's lighthouse, village visitors are almost guaranteed solitude.
- By [email protected] - May 21st, 2013 2:40am
Half Dome Cables To Go Up Friday In Yosemite National Park
The season for hiking to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park officially begins Friday when cables leading to the summit will be put in place...as long as the weather cooperates.
- By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2013 2:13am
Wind Cave National Park To Reopen Elk Mountain Campground
A shuffling of money has enabled Wind Cave National Park officials to reopen the Elk Mountain Campground for the summer.
- By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2013 2:05am
Native American Artists To Appear At Grand Teton National Park Through Summer
Native American artists, specialists in beadwork, flint knapping, music and other traditional and contemporary art forms, will be appearing at Grand Teton National Park through this summer.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2013 2:42am
Fire Island National Seashore Institutes Online Backcountry Reservation System
You can add Fire Island National Seashore to the growing list of National Park System units with an online reservation system for backcountry camping. While the seashore won't charge you per night in the backcountry, there is a $20 reservation fee.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2013 2:22am
Cape Cod National Seashore Beaches To Be Ready For Summer
While some of the beaches at Cape Cod National Seashore were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Sandy last fall and winter storms, park officials say repairs will be made in time for the high summer season.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2013 2:08am
Maple Springs Trailhead, Campground, Loop Road At Mammoth Cave National Park To Be Closed This Summer
Expansion of trailhead parking and construction of the Big Hollow Trail at Mammoth Cave National Park will require the closure this summer of the Maple Springs Trailhead, Maple Springs Group Campground and Maple Springs Loop Road.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park To Take Aim At Non-Native Ungulates
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials have adopted an approach to rid the park of non-native ungulates that are exacting a toll on the park's vegetation and landscape.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2013 2:23am
Essential Friends + Gateways: Merging Two Great Groups To Benefit Glacier National Park
This year’s merger of the Glacier National Park Fund and the Glacier Association produced a stronger organization working on behalf of
Glacier National Park.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2013 2:12am
