National Parks Traveler

One of the most exciting and intriguing ways to experience Dinosaur National Monument is from a raft floating down either the Green or Yampa rivers as they course through this magnificent landscape. And if you want to land a permit for a private float trip, the Park Service is making it a tad bit easier by moving the application process online.

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By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2013 2:59am

Future Of Isle Royale National Park Wolves Subject Of Public Meetings

The precarious future of wolves on Isle Royale National Park will be the subject of four public meetings this month.

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By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2013 2:31am

The View From Clingmans Dome At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National park vistas often are breathtaking. They practically beg you to head off into the landscape. The way Andy Drinnon captured the view from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park does just that...but it also stands on its own as a thing of beauty for the way he captures nature.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 7th, 2013 1:27am

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Budget Cuts Lead To Reduced Services At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore This Winter

With another layer of budget sequestration coming in January, barring any congressional intervention, national parks are cinching their belts wherever possible. At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, that means reduced services this winter.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 2:45am

Star Party This Friday At Pipe Spring National Monument In Arizona

A star party will be held Friday at Pipe Spring National Monument in Arizona, where the importance of the stars overhead to ancient cultures will be discussed.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 1:31am

First Death Valley Natural History Conference Coming November 15-17

The inaugural Death Valley Natural History Conference is drawing more than 30 researchers, who will be making presentations on a range of natural science topics in Death Valley National Park.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 1:22am

Canoeing The Buffalo, Finally

Fall might seem an unusual time to paddle the Buffalo National River, but you can be rewarded with incredible solitude and beauty.

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By David and Kay Scott - November 6th, 2013 1:21am

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Birding In The National Parks: Twitching

Are you a "twitcher" or a "chaser" when it comes to birding in the national parks?

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By Kirby Adams - November 5th, 2013 2:14am

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Shares Superintendent With Guadalupe Mountains National Park

For the next three months, Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns national parks in New Mexico and Texas will share a superintendent.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2013 1:11am

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Free Art Lessons At Arches National Park On Saturday

You can receive some free instruction on your art talent this Saturday at Arches National Park in Utah, where the park's resident artist will offer lessons.