Essential Park Guide, Spring 2014: Small Town Perks
West Yellowstone is one of the smaller gateway towns you’ll find in the National Park System...which isn’t such a bad thing.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2014 2:28am
Black Oystercatchers Risk Predation When They Leave Their Nests
Incubating eggs in the harsh coastal expanses of Kenai Fjords National Park and Preserve in Alaska is tough business to start with, and with predators on the prowl, it becomes even more difficult to rear a brood.
- By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2014 2:06am
Zion National Park Records Second Base Jumping Fatality This Year
For the second time this year, a thrill-seeker has died at Zion National Park as the result of a BASE-jumping attempt that went awry.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2014 12:24pm
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Honored For Dark Skies
The million-plus acre Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument that's squeezed between Grand Canyon National Park and the Utah border has drawn kudos for its wonderfully dark night skies.
- By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2014 7:55am
Traveler's View: National Park Service Should Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth At Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park officials, rather than forcing private equestrians to pay a guide to lead them on trail rides, should see the marketing and PR value in having rangers saddle up to lead rides much as they lead hikes, for free.
Blue Ridge Parkway About Ready For Spring Opening
Barring a spring storm, facilities along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway will begin opening for the high season on April 1, with most facilities open by June 1.
- By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2014 7:54am
Essential Paddling Guide: Can Hogs Be Farmed Safely Upstream Of Buffalo National River?
Often the health of our rivers, lakes, and streams in the National Park System is endangered by something we don’t immediately see. Such is the case in Arkansas, where a hog farm less than 6 miles upstream from the Buffalo National River poses an industrial threat to the river.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2014 7:53am
Land Of Caves, Keys, And Ancient Art
“Pirates used to hide in these keys,” Carlos, our guide, tells us as our boat swings behind a small, steep-sided island. Numerous forested islets dot the shoreline like floating haystacks. “English and French pirates hid in Samaná Bay to ambush Spanish gold ships leaving Santa Domingo. The 58 cays and inlets made perfect hiding places.”
- By George Oxford Miller - March 23rd, 2014 4:30am
Re-enactment Coming To Valley Forge National Historical Park
A glimpse into the past will be available to Valley Forge National Historical Park visitors next weekend during a re-enactment of the Continental Army's winter encampment there in 1777-78.
- By NPT Staff - March 23rd, 2014 3:57am
National Park-Scented Clothing? You Can Do That!
Ahhh, the sweet scent of national parks. You've had the chance to freshen your bathrooms with it, and now you can leave your clothes smelling park fresh!
- By NPT Staff - March 23rd, 2014 3:21am
