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Yucca House National Monument Gains 160 Acres

A 160-acre addition to Yucca House National Monument is expected to help strengthen preservation of the site that protects an ancient community of around 600 rooms surrounding a life-giving spring that supported the area's agriculture and daily life.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 7th, 2024 2:30am

Eleven More Miles Of Blue Ridge Parkway Open In North Carolina

Eleven more miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina opened to the public Wednesday as National Park Service crews continued to remove debris left by Hurricane Helene and make repairs.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 6th, 2024 11:06am

So, When Will The Next Eruption At Yellowstone Happen?

Geologists from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory are often asked to estimate how likely future eruptions are at Yellowstone, but it’s no walk in the national park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 6th, 2024 2:30am

Sharing Inuit Stories In Torngat Mountains National Park

On a rocky slope in Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador, a lone polar bear was splayed out on his belly on a bed of Arctic plants. He looked like a bearskin rug until he rolled lazily onto his side, lifted his head and yawned.

2008 State of Park Report for Torngat Mountains National Park

2024 RFP for Operator for Torngat Mountains Base Camp & Research Station, and Hebron Mission National Historic Site

2023 Management Plan for Torngat Mountains National Park

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By Jennifer Bain - November 6th, 2024 2:30am

Every National Park Has Free Admission On Veteran's Day, November 11

Visit a national park for free and check out the commemorative celebrations at a national park near you this Veteran's Day

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By justin.housman - November 6th, 2024 2:30am

Grizzly 399 Was A Bear For The Ages

Grizzly 399 symbolized our remaining wild and spectacular places. Her passing is a wake up call to protect grizzlies in the face of disappearing habitat, increased traffic, and shootings.

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By justin.housman - November 5th, 2024 2:30am

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United States, Canada, And Mexico Agree To Work For Bison Conservation

Canada, Mexico, and the United States, noting that bison once roamed from Alaska to Mexico, earlier this year signed a letter of intent to continue to collaborate on bison conservation.

2024-loi-bison_3-languages-final-1.pdf

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

There's No End To National Parks Coverage

My oldest son once asked me how long the National Parks Traveler might continue? How many different stories could we generate, he wondered. "A lot," was my answer.

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

National Park Service To Consider Historic African American Beach For National Historic Landmark Designation And Wants Your Input

American Beach, a Black beach in northern Florida, is being considered for National Historic Landmark designation.

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

Yosemite Looking For Public Feedback On Mist Trail Corridor Project

Yosemite's popular Mist Trail corridor is up for renovation and the park is soliciting your input.

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By justin.housman - November 4th, 2024 5:22pm