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Heavy Rains Lead To Closure Of Guadalupe Mountains National Park In Texas

Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas was closed Thursday afternoon due to heavy rains that were causing flooding in the park.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2013 3:01pm

Heavy Rains Impacting Eastern Side Of Rocky Mountain National Park

Heavy rains that have been pounding eastern Colorado have been creating some problems at Rocky Mountain National Park, where interior park roads have been closed by the deluge.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2013 10:57am

Dining In the Parks: EPIC Bars

Whether you're hiking, paddling, cycling, or simply windshield touring in a national park, you're bound to get hungry and begin searching for a snack. To the ubiquitous trail mix, jerky, or piece of fruit, there's now another option. The EPIC bar.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2013 2:27am

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Obama Administration Urged By NPCA To Close Loopholes That Prevent Clean Air Over Parks

Unless things change, it will take centuries for many national parks to have truly clean air, according to the National Parks Conservation Association, which wants the Obama administration to close loopholes that stand in the way of improving air quality.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2013 2:21am

Advance Reservations, Fees Coming To Campers And Boaters At Voyageurs National Park

Whether you view it as fee creep, or accept it as the cost of doing business, Voyageurs National Park is going ahead with a campsite reservation system and related fees.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2013 2:06am

Co-Founder Of North Cascades Institute Honored

Saul Weisberg, co-founder and executive director of North Cascades Institute, has been recognized for his national and regional leadership with two professional awards: The Association of Nature Center Administrators’ 2013 Nature Center Leadership Award and Re Sources’ 2013 Environmental Heroes Award.

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By NPT Staff - September 12th, 2013 2:05am

Heavy Rains Cause Access Problems To Zion National Park

Access to Zion National Park from the east was interrupted Wednesday as heavy rains led to storm waters undercutting part of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.

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By NPT Staff - September 11th, 2013 6:18pm

Plane Crash In Grand Teton National Park Kills Two

A small, single-engine plane crashed in Grand Teton National Park on Wednesday, killing two people on board.

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By NPT Staff - September 11th, 2013 3:57pm

Mystery -- Possibly One Of Murder -- Is Being Investigated At Cuyahoga Valley National Park In Ohio

An investigation is ongoing at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio where hikers stumbled across parts of a human skull and jawbone.

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By NPT Staff - September 11th, 2013 3:01pm

National Parks Quarters Hard To Find, Make A Great Collectible

When was the last time you pulled change out of your pocket and spotted a national park edition quarter? They're not as common as you might think.

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By NPT Staff - September 11th, 2013 3:19am

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