What Is National Parks Traveler's Role?
What is the role of National Parks Traveler? For long-time readers, that might be easy to answer, but it has evolved and continues to evolve.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 20th, 2014 2:48am
Everglades National Park Mulling Acquisition Of Power Transmission Corridor
Everglades National Park officials are mulling an option to acquire a transmission corridor along roughly 7 miles along one edge of the park, and are collecting public comment through mid-March on the matter.
- By NPT Staff - January 20th, 2014 2:39am
Burnside Bridge At Antietam National Battlefield Closed Due To Partial Collapse
A section of stone has fallen out of the historic Burnside Bridge at Antietam National Battlefield, forcing closure of the pedestrian bridge while its condition is analyzed.
- By NPT Staff - January 20th, 2014 2:35am
Trust For National Mall Building Campaign To Revitalize Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens long has been a focal point of the National Mall, in Washington, D.C., but it also long has suffered from lack of proper maintenance. An ambitious campaign mounted by the Trust for the National Mall aims to revitalize the Gardens, though it won't happen overnight.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2014 3:00am
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Nominated For Inclusion On World Heritage List
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, along with the Alamo, has been nominated by the U.S. government for inclusion on the World Heritage List, which recognizes the most significant cultural and natural sites on the planet.
- By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2014 2:32am
Kruger National Park Officials Explain Need To Euthanize Elephant That Flipped Vehicle
An elephant that attacked a vehicle in Kruger National Park in South Africa late last month was put down because it posed a risk to other park visitors, park officials said.
- By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2014 2:22am
Shifting Quinault River Threatening Historic Structure At Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park officials are trying to figure out the best way to save the Enchanted Valley Chalet, a historic structure being threatened by the shifting main channel of the East Fork Quinault River.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2014 2:16am
Volunteers Can Help Count Humpback Whales At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Visitors and residents are drawn to Hawaii for many reasons, but the chance to see and help count humpback whales may not be one that comes immediately to mind. On three Saturdays this winter, volunteers are encouraged to help in an annual project at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and others sites around the islands to monitor and count these impressive mammals.
- By Jim Burnett - January 18th, 2014 2:58am
Monday Brings Free Entrance To All 401 Units Of National Park System
If you're lucky enough to have Monday off in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, treat yourself with a visit to your nearest national park. Monday is the first of nine days this year when entrance fees to the parks will be waived.
- By NPT Staff - January 17th, 2014 3:31am
Photo Op Coming To Tumacácori National Historical Park
Here's a little advance warning for a photo op -- good weather prevailing, of course -- for Tumacácori National Historical Park in Arizona. Artists and photographers looking for a chance to capture the magical light of early morning at Tumacácori can set aside two days in the coming months.
- By NPT Staff - January 17th, 2014 2:48am
