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National Parks Traveler Special Report: National Park System Invaders

Rising 30 feet and more above the blue waters of Lake Powell, the gray, crusty band of mussel shells reflects an invasion that has swept through the ecosystem practically unimpeded.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 4th, 2021 2:30am

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High Heat Creates Trail Problems At Mount Rainier National Park

The late-June heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest led to a number of problems at Mount Rainier National Park, where backcountry bridges crossing streams were washed out and a section of road was buckled by the heat.

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By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2021 1:45am

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June Brought Record Heat To Death Valley National Park

June brought record heat to Death Valley National Park, where the average daily temperature reached 102.9 degrees Fahrenheit, far above the normal average June temperature of 95 degrees.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2021 4:04pm

National Parks Could Receive Billions For Repairs From Transportation Bill

In a surprisingly close vote in light of how popular national parks are, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a transportation bill that includes nearly $2 billion for work on roads, bridges, and transportation systems in the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2021 2:00am

Safety Is The Key Message At Cape Cod National Seashore

Sharks, rip currents, big waves, and even sunburn are some of the risks you face when you head to Cape Cod National Seashore. With those and other risks in mind, the national seashore staff is working with Outer Cape towns to stress safety to visitors this summer.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2021 2:00am

Petrified Forest National Park Could Soon See Black-Footed Ferrets

Petrified Forest National Park in central Arizona is being considered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a release point for endangered black-footed ferrets.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2021 1:45am

Fire Danger Rises To "Very High" At Yellowstone National Park

Fire restrictions were put in place Thursday at Yellowstone National Park, where the fire danger was judged to be "very high."

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2021 2:11pm

UPDATED | National Park Service Gives Park Superintendents Authority To Ban E-Bikes

Superintendents across the National Park System have been given permission to reverse course and deny trail access to E-bikes if they adversely impact park resources or other visitors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 1st, 2021 1:09pm

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Tracing Sir John Franklin's Steps

Beechey Island beckons to all those fascinated by the story of Sir John Franklin and his ill-fated crew whose 1845 journey to find the Northwest Passage ended in tragedy, mystery and death.

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By Jennifer Bain - July 1st, 2021 2:30am

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Mesa Verde National Park Extending Hours For Visitors

Hotter summer temperatures and increased visitation have prompted Mesa Verde National Park officials to open access to the Wetherill Mesa earlier in the day.

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2021 2:00am