National Parks Traveler

Métis leader Louis Riel, the Father of Manitoba, never actually lived in the white wooden house with forest green trim in Winnipeg that’s a national historic site bearing his name. But his mother did and, in a rather sombre twist, his body lay in state here for two days after he was hanged in 1885 for treason.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 9th, 2023 2:45am

UPDATE | Biden Designates Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

President Biden on Tuesday designated Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona, a sprawling, nearly million-acre tract adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park known for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific, and historic resources and recreational opportunities.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 1:07pm

Section Of Joshua Tree National Park Closed To Allow Bighorns Access To Water

A section of Joshua Tree National Park has been closed to visitors so desert bighorn sheep can have undisturbed access to a water hole.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:45am

Civil War Miniatures Exhibition To Raise Funds For Civil War Flag

The Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation will partner with the Artist Preservation Group for its upcoming miniatures exhibition at the military park's Museum and Visitor Center on August 19-20 to raise funds to enable the park to conserve the 2nd North Carolina Infantry flag.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:30am

Research Sheds Light On Steamboat Geyser’s Eruptions, Past And Present

What can trees tell us about Steamboat Geyser’s history? Why do Steamboat’s seismic eruption signals vary seasonally? Get up to speed on two newly published research studies centered on the world’s tallest geyser.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 2:30am

Harmful Mix Of Pollutants Detected At Pipestone National Monument

A harmful mix of chemical and bacterial pollutants, including high levels of E. coli, were found in water samples taken from Pipestone Creek at Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota.

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By Compiled From N... - August 7th, 2023 10:21am

Smoking Restrictions For Two British Columbia Parks

Two national parks in British Columbia have launched smoking restrictions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.

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By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2023 2:45am

Bear Skips Picnic Lunch At Denali National Park

A bear that stumbled upon picnickers in Denali National Park scared them off, but apparently found nothing to his liking for lunch.

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By Compiled From N... - August 7th, 2023 2:30am

Celebrating The Stone Of Canada’s Oldest Stone Fort

As people meander through Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, engaging with costumed interpreters acting like they’re living in a booming fur trade complex in the 1850s, I only have eyes for the inanimate stone walls.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 6th, 2023 3:00am

Climate Change Temperatures Killing Death Valley's Bristlecones

Many visitors to Death Valley National Park think it's pretty cool to take a selfie in front of the digital thermometer in front of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. And this summer, with a string of 17 consecutive 120+° Fahrenheit days, there have been plenty of opportunities.