National Parks Traveler

The current occupant of the Oval Office has ties to the Lone Star State, but the term "Texas White House" is normally associated with a former president. Public tours of the Texas White House became available for the first time this year, along with other changes at the park that commemorates the 36th president from his ancestral roots to his final resting place.

Read more about The Texas White House is Now Open for Visitors

By Jim Burnett - December 28th, 2008 4:33am

Mount Rainier National Park Offers a Snowplay Area and Guided Snowshoe Walks

A snowplay area and guided snowshoe walks are now available at the Paradise area in Mount Rainer National Park. Here's your chance to slide and 'shoe in the world's snowiest place.

Read more about Mount Rainier National Park Offers a Snowplay Area and Guided Snowshoe Walks

By Bob Janiskee - December 28th, 2008 3:00am

6 comments

With Winter Hitting Much of the Country Hard, There Are Many Ski Opportunities in the National Parks

Winter, it seems, is everywhere these days. Even poor Las Vegas has been hammered (relatively speaking, of course) by a snowstorm. And Death Valley National Park has seen snowflakes this winter. So shouldn't you be planning a national park ski trip?

Read more about With Winter Hitting Much of the Country Hard, There Are Many Ski Opportunities in the National Parks

By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2008 4:06am

3 comments

Have You Ever Sneaked Into Shiloh National Military Park?

Established on December 27, 1894, Shiloh National Military Park was transferred to the NPS in 1933. Some Civil War buffs have a very special way of visiting this park and honoring those who fought there.

Read more about Have You Ever Sneaked Into Shiloh National Military Park?

By Bob Janiskee - December 27th, 2008 4:00am

12 comments

Video: Wal-Mart's Super Center Plans Draw Opposition From Generals Lee and Grant

Whether you oppose Wal-Mart's plans to develop a super center near Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park or could care less, you have to smile at the ingenuity of some of the opponents.

Read more about Video: Wal-Mart's Super Center Plans Draw Opposition From Generals Lee and Grant

By Kurt Repanshek - December 26th, 2008 9:40am

1 comment

Water Works Are The Main Attraction at Gauley River National Recreation Area

Water. Torrents of water. Screaming cataracts that over the eons have sliced through some of the most intriguing Appalachian geology. And which, in the process, have created one heck of a playground.

Read more about Water Works Are The Main Attraction at Gauley River National Recreation Area

By Kurt Repanshek - December 26th, 2008 4:42am

Going to Denali Next Summer? It's Not Too Soon to Make Some Essential Reservations

The recent winter weather may have you thinking more about travel to Florida or Arizona instead of Alaska, but if you're considering a trip to Denali National Park next summer, it's not too soon to make reservations for the park bus system or campgrounds.

Read more about Going to Denali Next Summer? It's Not Too Soon to Make Some Essential Reservations

By Jim Burnett - December 26th, 2008 4:07am

5 comments

These Big Bird Sightings at Grand Canyon Are the Real Deal

Grand Canyon National Park is a place that is synonymous with "big," and as the year draws to a close it seems an appropriate location for good news about sightings of some very big—and very rare—birds.

Read more about These Big Bird Sightings at Grand Canyon Are the Real Deal

By Jim Burnett - December 26th, 2008 4:05am

5 comments

Who's Being Mentioned For Director of the National Park Service?

With Ken Salazar the pick for the Obama administration's Interior secretary, it's time to turn to the question of who will be the next director of the National Park Service.

Read more about Who's Being Mentioned For Director of the National Park Service?

By Kurt Repanshek - December 25th, 2008 9:38am

4 comments

Nevada Barr’s Latest Anna Pigeon Book is Set for April Release

There’s good news for Nevada Barr fans. The best selling author has sent another manuscript off to the printer. “Borderline,” the 15th novel starring super ranger Anna Pigeon, is due out in April. This one’s set in Big Bend National Park, and Nevada’s sister Molly says it’s a dandy.