Body Recovered At Joshua Tree National Park
A body that could be that of a hiker gone missing in Joshua Tree National Park has been recovered in a remote area of the park in California.
- By NPT Staff - May 27th, 2021 9:42am
Many Glacier Road Closed Through Holiday Weekend At Glacier National Park
Weather-related construction delays will keep the Many Glacier Road at Glacier National Park in Montana closed through the long Memorial Day Weekend.
- By NPT Staff - May 27th, 2021 1:45am
Tips For A More Enjoyable Holiday Weekend Visit To Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks
There will be crowds at Sequoia National Park this weekend, but there are a few things you can do to minimize the time you spend in lines, according to park staff.
- By NPT Staff - May 27th, 2021 1:45am
Decoys Hopefully Will Keep Least Terns From Nesting On High Public Use Areas At Gulf Islands
Duck and goose decoys long have been used by hunters to lure in the real thing, but at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida biologists hope decoys will keep least terns from nesting in and around high public use areas of the national seashore.
Memorial Day Features Low Water Levels For Lake Powell Boaters
With the summer season already underway at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, boaters can expect crowds, especially when it comes to launching their boats and then pulling them out of the lake. Those crowds will be greater this Memorial Day Weekend because low water levels in the lake are limiting ramps for boaters.
- By Anonymous - May 27th, 2021 1:45am
A Little Mountain In A Big Park
The bus came to a stop on the gravel along the road. My son and I stood up, grabbed our packs from the overhead racks, and started down the aisle. The other passengers stared as we left the bus and slung our packs on our backs. They seemed surprised that anyone could get off the bus at a place like this.
- By Bob Pahre - May 26th, 2021 2:00am
National Parks Traveler Checklist: Petrified Forest National Park
Imagine walking along a trail scattered with sections of silicified logs splashed brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, white, and purple. Imagine being surrounded by mesas of candy-striped blue, purple, and beige sediment layers. Imagine gazing out upon a red-, orange-, and yellow-painted badlands right next to an interstate highway. This fossil feast of color for the eyes is what you’ll see when you visit Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, located just off of Interstate 40. The Traveler’s Checklist can help you plan your trip and make the most of your time exploring the park.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 26th, 2021 2:00am
RVing And National Parks: A Quick Primer
The rush to the outdoors that was spurred by the coronavirus pandemic last year saw quite the incredible jump in RV sales. And, as a recent RV Industry Association survey indicated, that rush will continue this year.
- By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2021 1:45am
Brace For Heavy Crowds At Arches, Zion National Parks During Memorial Day Weekend
Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and no doubt many other units of the National Park System, are preparing for a busy Memorial Day weekend, and are advising visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking.
- By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2021 1:45am
Photography In The National Parks: Seeing The Forest For The Trees
Not all park forests are alike. Some forests thrive in moist, even waterlogged environments, while others flourish in much drier climates. Some forests remain green year-round while others burst with color in the fall. Some forests stand as stark testaments to the ravages of wildfires while other forests provide environments for trees to grow to mind-boggling heights and widths. All these forests and their trees flesh out the story of a national park visit and the Traveler’s contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides example images, tips, and techniques to help you capture the forest story of your own park trip.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 25th, 2021 4:30am
