Free National Park Entry Wednesday In Celebration Of Great American Outdoors Act
National parks will be free to enter Wednesday in celebration of passage of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2021 1:45am
Ramsey Cascade Trail At Great Smoky Closed Indefinitely
A washout along the Ramsey Cascade Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to the indefinitely closure of the trail while repairs are made.
- By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2021 1:45am
Traveler Special Report: The Cost Of Invasive Species In The National Park System
Across the National Park System, more than $100 million a year is spent in a bid to control invasive plant and animal species, though the actual cost in lost recreational opportunities is difficult to measure.
- By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2021 2:15am
National Parks Traveler's Future
As National Parks Traveler embarks this month on its 17th year, it's time to take stock of where we are today, and where we have to go.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2021 2:00am
Main Wahweap Boat Launch At Lake Powell Expected To Close Soon
It's expected that within two weeks the main Wahweap boat ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will close due to falling lake levels, an event that could make it hard or impossible to pull boats out of the lake.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2021 5:56pm
National Parks Returning To Mask Requirements Due To Covid
Across the National Park System, many units are returning to requirements that visitors wear face masks inside federal buildings.
- By Compiled From N... - July 30th, 2021 1:49pm
Interior Secretary Signs Boundary Establishment For Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
The boundaries of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been finalized. That action marks a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of a national park that tells the story of the birth of America’s industrialization and its profound impact on society.
Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks Working On Accessibility Improvements
Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks can offer a demanding landscape if you require a wheelchair or other aid in getting around the park and its facilities or reading interpretive displays. Park staff realizes that, and is working on plans to improve access and interpretation to some of the parks' wonders.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2021 2:00am
Window Opening For Yellowstone Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Permit
Winter is still a good number of months away, but Sunday is the first day to apply if you want to land a non-commercially guided snowmobile permit for Yellowstone National Park.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2021 1:45am
UPDATED | Public Comment Sought On Air Tour Management Plans For National Parks
More than two decades after initial steps were taken, and after a federal judge ordered action, the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration are seeking public input on air tour management plans proposed for some of the country's national parks.
- By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2021 9:52am
