Exploring The Parks | In Awe Of Pele's Force
Charles Wilkes stood on the lip of the Kīlauea's summit crater after dark and was astonished by the scene playing out before his eyes.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 24th, 2021 2:00am
Williamsburg Battlefield Lands $4.6 Million Grant To Protect 251 Acres
More than 250 acres that were the scene of a fierce battle during the Civil War is being protected as part of Williamsburg Battlefield in Virginia thanks to a $4.6 million Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant from the National Park Service.
- By Compiled From N... - November 24th, 2021 1:45am
Photography In The National Parks: The Faces Of Winter
There are many faces to winter in a national park. Some park units have no snow, while others host feet of the fluffy white stuff. On sunny days, the atmosphere is clear and sharp, producing saturated colors for your camera. On not-so-sunny days, your camera’s LCD lens might be filled with varying shades of gray and white. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides examples of what you might see through your camera’s lens and how to prepare for winter photography in a national park.
- By Rebecca Latson - November 23rd, 2021 4:00am
Glacier Bay National Park Finalizing Employee Housing Project
New concession worker housing is being proposed at Glacier Bay National Park, where the project would include demolishing deteriorating buildings and freeing up for public use lodge rooms that have been used to house concession workers.
- By Compiled From N... - November 23rd, 2021 1:45am
National Park Service Exploring Future Of Caneel Bay At Virgin Islands National Park
Planners for the National Park Service are developing a framework for the role Caneel Bay should play at Virgin Islands National Park after the current contract for the resort there expires in September 2023.
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- By Compiled From N... - November 23rd, 2021 1:45am
Op-Ed | Infrastructure Law Includes Needed Funding For National Park Roads
Infrastructure projects expected to improve visitor experiences and make routes safer for drivers—and wildlife.
- By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2021 1:45am
Invasive Mammals and the National Parks
From hogs to cats to mountain goats, managing non-native mammals, which the public might find cute and endearing, is an ongoing challenge.
- By Kim O'Connell - November 21st, 2021 3:00am
Interior Secretary Calls For Removal Of Derogatory Names On Federal Lands
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is calling for derogatory place names to be erased from the federal landscape, a move that will require a handful of national parks to change names that dot their landscapes.
- By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2021 1:45am
National Park Service Proposing To Remove Hazardous Wastes From Death Valley
Hazardous wastes from an old mining operation in Death Valley National Park should be removed, and the National Park Service is seeking comment on their plan to do just that.
- By Compiled From N... - November 20th, 2021 1:45am
This Fall's Wildfires Claimed 3-5% Of The World's Giant Sequoias
Wildfires that seared Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks this fall claimed between 3 percent and 5 percent of the world's giant sequoias, according to the National Park Service. In simple numbers, the losses fall between 2,261 and 3,637 sequoias with a diameter of at least four feet.
- By Compiled From N... - November 19th, 2021 1:18pm
