While there is certainly a lot of concerning news about the National Park Service and its collection of more than 430 parks — hurricane damage, revenue woes, employee housing concerns — there's also a lot of help being sent to the agency.

For more than 19 years the National Parks Traveler has been working to keep those who own the National Park System — you, the American public — informed not only on how to make the most out of your national park vacation, but aware of management decisions made by the National Park Service and Congress. It's vital information you should have so you know how the parks are being cared for.

Tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore will have more room to roam, but fewer manmade water holes, under a management plan approved by the National Park Service.

Erosion is threatening a beloved beach access point at Assateague Island National Seashore.