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Jewel Of Belize's National Park System Tarnished By Poaching, Gold Seekers, Border Strife

Gold is an alluring color, whether woven into the feathers of a Scarlet macaw winging through Maya Mountains rainforest or mixed in the gravels of streams that thread beneath the understory of Chiquibul National Park in the Belizean highlands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 6th, 2014 3:13am

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Looking Back At Lake Clark National Park Pioneer Dick Proenneke

For three decades Dick Proenneke lived in a rich slice of Alaskan wilderness that would become Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. He built his cabin by hand and survived off the land. This short video provides some insights into his life at Twin Lakes.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2014 2:50am

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Husband-Wife Team Studying Yellowstone National Park Moose Population

How healthy is Yellowstone National Park's moose population? That's a question a husband-and-wife team from Vermont hopes to answer over the course of a three-year study into the animals.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2014 2:48am

200-Mile Backpacking Trek Through Yosemite National Park Produces Amazing Video

The Range of Light Film Festival staged in Yosemite National Park last month brought to the screen many incredible videos, including this five-odd-minute version worth your attention if you pine for the high Sierra.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2014 2:44am

$10 Million In Renovations To Yosemite Lodge At The Falls Completed

A sweeping $10 million renovation of Yosemite Lodge At The Falls in Yosemite National Park has been completed, with improvements to guest rooms as well as Americans with Disabilities Act access updates.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2014 2:42am

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Essential Paddling Guide: What's In A Name?

Wild river, national river, scenic riverways. Aren’t they all water when you really get down to it? Here’s a National Park Service primer on the different categories of rivers in the National Park System:

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2014 3:24am

Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story Of The Woman Who Saved The Appalachian Trail

Grandma Gatewood, the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail by herself, is an icon of the hiking community. A new book, Grandma Gatewood's Walk, is an inspiring and compelling read.

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By dannyhiker@gmail.com - April 4th, 2014 2:56am

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Dinosaur National Monument Air Quality Problems Believed Tied To Utah's Oil And Gas Boom

Though remotely located in the mountains of northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument goes through days when the air quality is almost as bad as you'd find in major metropolitan areas.

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2014 2:56am

Quote Of The Day: Wendell Berry On Land Ethics

Wendell Berry, a prolific author who also holds the environment dear, advocates for a sound and healthy environment

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2014 8:35am

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Grand Canyon National Park, Along With Yellowstone, Has Bison Problems

Yellowstone National Park isn't the only national park with bison issues. Far to the south, Grand Canyon National Park officials are trying to better manage bison on the park's North Rim. Actually, they're trying to get the animals off the park's property on the North Rim.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2014 2:45am

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