National Parks Traveler

Much time is spent wondering how to connect today's youth with national parks, how to instill a life-lasting bond between these wondrous places and younger generations, to give them places to enjoy and appreciate, and to nurture tomorrow's stewards. Laurel Larsen, with the help of Joyce Mihran Turley, make strides in that direction with One Night in the Everglades.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am

Be Bear Aware If You're Heading To Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Or Yosemite National Parks

Bears are part of the package if you travel to the High Sierra parks -- Sequoia, Kings Canyon, or Yosemite -- and you should know what to expect and how to react if you encounter one this summer.

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By NPT Staff - June 6th, 2012 3:00am

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Reader Participation Day: Which National Park Lodge Offers The Best Value, And Why?

Which lodge in the National Park System do you head to for the best value, and what makes it the best value?

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By NPT Staff - June 6th, 2012 3:00am

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It's Summer—Here's How To Avoid Health Hazards In The National Parks

Summer health hazards in the parks involve rules that rangers can help you with—but the bottom line—look out for others, especially the less experienced, and you can go a long way toward looking out for yourself.

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By Randy Johnson - June 6th, 2012 11:03pm

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A $25 Hike At Mesa Verde National Park

For $25, you can drive into Yellowstone or Yosemite national parks, your car loaded with family, and spend the rest of the week exploring. At Mesa Verde National Park, after paying the park's $15 entrance fee, another $25 fee will get you -- only you, not your entire family -- on a two-hour hike to either Mug House or Square Tower House.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 6th, 2012 3:00am

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Aggressive Black Bear Put Down In Dinosaur National Monument

A black bear that began acting too comfortable with humans and their meals in DInosaur National Monument has been put down by park staff.

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By NPT Staff - June 5th, 2012 3:00am

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Fireside Read: One Night In The Everglades

Be Bear Aware If You're Heading To Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Or Yosemite National Parks

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A $25 Hike At Mesa Verde National Park

Aggressive Black Bear Put Down In Dinosaur National Monument