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Would Free "Loaner" Personal Locator Beacons Save Lives and Money in Parks?

There are plenty of remote locations in parks where you can't call 911 when trouble strikes. There's been some lively discussion on the Traveler on the pros and cons of various electronic devices that can summon help in the backcountry, so here's an idea from two national parks in Australia: loaning personal locator beacons to backpackers—free of charge.

The "Guide's Guide to Acadia National Park" is the Insider's Handbook for the Area

Have you ever marveled at the impressive amount of information about a park that's dispensed by tour guides and similar people in the travel industry? Acquiring all that knowledge is a big job, but Acadia National Park has made it easier by compiling a wealth of information on a single website. You're welcome to use it, too.

A Conversation With Ken Burns on The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Ken Burns does not sit quietly during an interview. Highly animated, expressive with his hands and moving from sitting to squatting then back to sitting, the filmmaker is as entertaining as his projects. During an interview that lasted 30 minutes, maybe 40, he packed more into the discussion than space normally would allow in one story. So here's the transcript.

National Parks Second Century Commission Releases Its Final Report

What do a successful business executive, a Pulitzer Prize winning historian and a former Director of the National Science Foundation have in common? They're among the 28 distinguished members of the National Parks Second Century Commission, and after a full year's work, the group has just released its final report.

Going to Denali National Park? Check Ahead – the First Serious Snow of the Winter Has Fallen

September visits to Denali National Park and Preserve offer their own rewards, but it's important to check ahead about road and weather conditions. The park has reported the first significant snowfall of the season, and that has resulted in a few changes for travel in the park.

Major Sewage Spill Continues at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area after Recent Floods

Recent heavy rains in the Atlanta area have created plenty of misery for area residents, and cleanup at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will take some time. Waters have receded, but the river remains closed to the public due to major problems from an ongoing release of raw sewage.