National Parks Traveler

Sunday's guest on the National Parks Traveler's podcast has floated the Noatak River more than once and backpacked all over Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. And Jon Waterman returned from those trips with incredible stories of the places he saw, the people he met, and the wildlife that came in range of his eyes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 5th, 2024 2:30am

Canaveral National Seashore Building Newer, Better Boardwalks

After hurricane damage, Canaveral National Seashore is moving to strengthen its boardwalks.

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By justin.housman - December 5th, 2024 2:15am

Hit-And-Run At Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Prompts Call For Witnesses

NPS authorities seek information leading to the arrest of a driver who hit a bicyclist and fled the scene.

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By justin.housman - December 4th, 2024 1:43pm

Poachers Arrested For Road Hunting At Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Poachers arrested recently at Ozark National Scenic Riverways were busted for road hunting deer.

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By justin.housman - December 4th, 2024 2:50am

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Working For The Parks

While there is certainly a lot of concerning news about the National Park Service and its collection of more than 430 parks — hurricane damage, revenue woes, employee housing concerns — there's also a lot of help being sent to the agency.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 4th, 2024 2:30am

The Streets Of San Francisco: Ahoy, Buried Ships Below

Slumbering beneath the streets of San Francisco is a veritable fleet of 19th century vessels that carried gold seekers to California.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 4th, 2024 2:30am

Be Prepared For A Fee Increase At Lees Ferry Campground In Glen Canyon

Prepare to pay a little more if camping at Lees Ferry in Glen Canyon in 2025.

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By justin.housman - December 3rd, 2024 2:40am

Why The National Parks Traveler Needs Your Support On #Giving Tuesday

For more than 19 years the National Parks Traveler has been working to keep those who own the National Park System — you, the American public — informed not only on how to make the most out of your national park vacation, but aware of management decisions made by the National Park Service and Congress. It's vital information you should have so you know how the parks are being cared for.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 3rd, 2024 2:30am

Public Comment Sought For Tailwaters Campground Project At Gauley River National Recreation Area

The National Park Service (NPS) at Gauley River National Recreation Area invites the public to share their thoughts on plans to upgrade and expand the Gauley Tailwaters Campground in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

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By justin.housman - December 3rd, 2024 2:25am

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.