National Parks Traveler

It’s easy for photographers to remove trash they see in their images with sophisticated photo editing, but not so easy for Yellowstone National Park personnel to physically remove that trash from fragile hydrothermal features. A team of dedicated cleanup staff is used for that task, and Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson found out what entails these clean ups.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 14th, 2024 3:00am

Alaska Poised To Resume Aerial Shooting Of Wolves And Bears

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is again planning to shoot hundreds of bears and wolves, many from the air.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 12:26pm

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January Happenings And Updates At Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Plan ahead for your visit to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park as there's a lot going on this January.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Fee Increases Planned For Delaware Water Gap NRA

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is proposing updates to its fee system and is asking for public feedback during a 30-day comment period starting December 16, 2024.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Interior Department Signed 69 Tribal Co-Stewardship Agreements In 2024

Nearly 70 co-management agreements between tribes and the Interior Department were signed this year, bringing to 400 the number of agreements signed by the Biden administration.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

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Defenders Of Wildlife Files Lawsuit Accusing FWS Of Failing To Protect Pinyon Jay

Defenders of Wildlife filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior of violating the Engangered Species Act by putting off a formal decision on listing the Pinyon jay until 2028.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Cedar Breaks Announces Guided Snowshoe Trips

Tour the backcountry of Cedar Breaks National Monument this winter on a guided snowshoe trip.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Groups Ask U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service To Take New Approach To Grizzly Bear Recovery

A coalition of groups asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday to revise the approach it takes to measuring grizzly bear recovery in the Northern Rockies, saying the current approach is outdated and has led to too many bear deaths.