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Volcano House At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Ready To Reopen

Closed since 2009, the Volcano House hotel at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will fully reopen on the rim of Kīlauea caldera in the park next month, following a multi-million-dollar upgrade and completing yet another chapter in the epic history of this iconic hotel.

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By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2013 2:14am

Canyons And Ice, The Wilderness Travels Of Dick Griffth

Dick Griffith might not be the last great American adventurer, but if such a tally is ever made he certainly deserves a place in the top two or three. For more than six decades, Mr. Griffith has been exploring wild and rugged corners of the world, and on the cusp of 86 he's still not finished.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 3rd, 2013 3:01am

Booker T. Washington National Monument Announces 2013 Events

Booker T. Washington National Monument recently published a calendar of events for the current year. July has been declared Junior Ranger Month during which the monument’s rangers will offer activities each Wednesday and Saturday at 10 a.m.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 3rd, 2013 2:34am

Traveler's Gear Box: Lock Laces

"Lock Laces" make lacing up your shoes a quick process.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 3rd, 2013 2:14am

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Updated: Future Of Point Reyes National Seashore Oyster Farm Hinges On Congressional Intent

Deciphering recent congressional intent, not always an easy task, currently is at the center of an oyster company's bid that it should be allowed to remain within Point Reyes National Seashore waters, despite past congressional intent that those waters be designated wilderness.

Docket No. 49-1_Reply Brief.pdf

1996.07.19 - PRNS Neubacher to banker, supports JOC.pdf

1996.11.22 - NPS (Neubacher) to Bank of Oakland supporting 'oyster palace'.pdf

JOC 1972-2012 ROU.pdf

Point Reyes National Seashore Wilderness Act.pdf

Feds appeals court brief April 3 2013.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 2nd, 2013 11:50am

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Yellowstone National Park's East Entrance To Open Friday

The East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park will open for the season Friday as originally scheduled, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2013 10:50am

Isle Royale National Park Gets Help From Coast Guard Icebreaker For Summer Opening

It's been a very long winter for parts of the country, and some national parks are facing some extra challenges in getting ready for the upcoming summer season. Few parks, however, have had to call on the Coast Guard for help from an icebreaker as part of their summer reopening.

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By Jim Burnett - May 2nd, 2013 2:30am

Centennial Celebration Planned For Glacier Park Lodge

This year marks the 100th anniversary for completion of Glacier Park Lodge. Constructed in 1912 and 1913 by the Great Northern Railway, the lodge is one of the classic western lodges built to lure tourists to travel by train to the scenic West.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 2nd, 2013 2:29am

Rocky Mountain National Park Receives Heavy Snowfall, Facilities Close

May Day greeted Rocky Mountain National Park with more than a foot of fresh snow, a good spring storm that will boost the park's snowpack heading into summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2013 1:12pm

A View From The Overlook: Robber Baron

The robber barons: There were around 25 or 30 of them, depending on who was doing the counting; these were the men (there were no women, unless you count Hetty Green) of almost unlimited wealth and power who dominated America at the end of the 19th century. Their names are familiar even today; Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, Duke, Harriman and so on.

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By PJ Ryan - May 1st, 2013 3:30am