Birding In The National Parks: Blown Off-Course By Hurricanes
Hurricane Sandy's winds redirected seabirds all over the northeastern United States.
- By Kirby Adams - November 6th, 2012 1:56am
Still Time To Spend A Slice Of Fall In Zion National Park...And At A Discount, Too
Sure, Election Day is here, and snows are falling in the high country of the Rockies and Sierra. But that doesn't mean you can't get one more blast of fall at a deal when it comes to lodging.
- By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2012 1:16am
Endangered Nēnē Goose Killed By Motorist At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A female nēnē, thought to be getting ready to nest, was killed when run over on Highway 11 by a motorist at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
- By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2012 1:07am
Booker T. Washington National Monument To Offer Special Christmas Program
Booker T. Washington National Monument will be offering an “Old Virginia Christmas of 1862” program in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
- By David and Kay Scott - November 5th, 2012 1:43am
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Superintendent Honored With Stephen T. Mather Award From NPCA
Pam Underhill, superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has been honored with the Stephen T. Mather conservation award from the National Parks Conservation Association.
- By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2012 1:18am
Most Yellowstone National Park Roads Closed For Winter
Gates will be blocking access to most roads in Yellowstone National Park today, as the park is readying for the winter season by ending wheeled-vehicle access for the coming months.
- By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2012 1:17am
Guest Column: Election Day And The Dangers Of H.R. 4089, The Sportsmen’s Heritage Bill
In the not-so-distant past, Republicans as well as Democrats were strong proponents of America’s public lands. And both parties usually supported the national parks—most beloved of all public lands. But now, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan reflect the contempt of the Republican Party’s far right for all public lands—even the national parks, long renowned as “America’s Best Idea.”
Parks Beyond Borders: Phone "Masts" May Be Coming to Lake District, Thermal Pools Kaput in Canada's Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
A roundup on global national park news.
A Five-Pack Of Parks Where Winter Is Anything But Off-Season
From snowsports to whale watching, America’s national parks have it all come winter. Check out our five-pack of parks where winter gives you the entire country's worth of geographical getaways.
- By Haley Hepburn - November 4th, 2012 1:28am
National Park Service Responding To Complaints Of Mountain Bike Collisions, Speed
Concerns by some that mixing mountain bikers and hikers on national park trails would lead to problems reportedly are being realized at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where there have been increased complaints about speeding bikers and collisions on trails.
- By NPT Staff - November 4th, 2012 1:13am
