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Red Rock Ride Coming To Waterton Lakes National Park On September 29

A "red rock" ride through a national park is coming up September 29, but you'll have to head north of the border to participate in it. That's when the Red Rock Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park will be closed to motor vehicles for a while to give cyclists clear sailing.

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By NPT Staff - September 21st, 2012 3:03am

Exploring The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is one of those special places in nature that doesn’t have an optimal season; whenever you choose to go, is a good time to go.

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By NPT Staff - November 30th, 2012 6:46am

Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Travel Itineraries To National Park System, Events In The Parks

Rich Latino history can be found throughout the United States, and during Hispanic Heritage Month that history is being celebrated in the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - September 21st, 2012 3:03am

NPS Says It Could Not Have Prevented Murder Of Mount Rainier National Park Ranger

An internal review of the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a Mount Rainier National Park ranger on New Year's Day concluded that the incident could not have been prevented.

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By NPT Staff - September 25th, 2012 10:12am

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Canyoneer Dies In Zion National Park

A visitor to Zion National Park who was canyoneering in the popular "Subway" section died when his or her foot became trapped on a descent, according to a park release.

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By NPT Staff - September 20th, 2012 1:29pm

Access Fund, Friends Of Joshua Tree Correct Climbing Violations In Joshua Tree National Park

When backcountry violations where discovered in designated wilderness in Joshua Tree National Park, The Access Fund and Friends of Joshua Tree jumped into action to correct them.

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By NPT Staff - September 20th, 2012 3:03am

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National Park Mystery Photo 56: Does This Look Familiar?

In wandering around the National Park System, if you're observant enough and curious enough, you'll come upon this. But what is it, and where is it?

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2012 3:03am

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Hiking The Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide To Mount Rainier's Premier Trail

Fall is on its way, deciduous forests will soon be shedding their colors, snows will be falling. It's probably getting too late to plan a complete hike of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail that loops Mount Rainier National Park, but it's the perfect time to begin planning for next year!

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am

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Accident Dumps Hundreds Of Gallons Of Yellow Paint At Bandelier National Monument

You can color Bandelier National Monument yellow...at least a portion of it following an accident that dumped hundreds of gallons of yellow highway striping paint on a hillside in the monument.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2012 11:31am

What Goes On At A National Park BioBlitz? Well, Counting Butterflies Is One Task

Clouded sulfur? Mormon fritillary? Hoary comma? I had never heard of such intriguing creatures before last month, but the Rocky Mountain BioBlitz put me in close proximity to all three. No fear factor or injuries sustained. Just a stroll in a sub-alpine meadow in an effort to inventory butterflies.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2012 3:03am

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