National Parks Traveler

Six months after a two-day conference on the future of America's national parks, a drive continues to encouarge more groups with ties to the parks to endorse a statement of principles that touches on such diverse topics as economics, natural resource protection, and connecting communities to the parks.

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By NPT Staff - July 23rd, 2012 2:53am

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San Francisco Voters To Get Chance To Force City To Wean Itself From Reservoir In Yosemite National Park

Come November, San Francisco voters will get a chance to start a process that could result in the draining of the reservoir that now fills the Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 23rd, 2012 2:32am

Small Fire at Rocky Mountain National Park Draws Plenty of Attention

In the aftermath of major fires near Fort Collins and Colorado Springs earlier this summer, smoke rising from a heavily wooded mountainside in Rocky Mountain National Park last week wasn't a welcome sight. Park officials took no chances by promptly attacking the lightning-caused blaze.

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By Jim Burnett - July 23rd, 2012 2:12am

Parks Beyond Borders: Oz Names New Limmen National Park, Accidents Claim Black Bears in Canadian Rockies, NSW Slashes Park Budgets

A roundup of global national park news, including Australia Names New Limmen National Park, Accidents Claim Black Bears in Canadian Rockies' Parks, NSW Slashes Park Budgets .

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By Randy Johnson - July 22nd, 2012 5:07am

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Mount Rainier National Park Honored For Its Colorful Wildflowers

Spring blooms are gone in many areas of the National Park System, but they're really showing their true colors at Mount Rainier National Park, where the locals are rallying around "Wildflower Watch 2012."

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By NPT Staff - July 22nd, 2012 2:28am

Exploring Grand Teton National Park—With Insider Tips From The Grand Teton National Park Foundation

No photograph can truly capture the razor-sharp way Wyoming’s Teton Range soars above the Jackson Hole Valley—but here's a guide to capturing it on a visit with tips from Grand Teton National Park Foundation.

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By NPT Staff - July 22nd, 2012 2:12am

Opportunity To Learn Native American Stories About Stars Above Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Summer is a great time to star-gaze, thanks to the normally comfortable night-time temperatures. If you find yourself near Stanton, North Dakota, this week, stop by the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site and you can gain some insights into how Native Americans interpreted what they saw overhead.

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By NPT Staff - July 22nd, 2012 2:07am

Learn About President Garfield's Views On African-Americans During Special Program At James A. Garfield National Historic Site

A special program next week in Ohio will look at how President James A. Garfield viewed African-Americans and his efforts to protect their civil and political rights.

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By NPT Staff - July 21st, 2012 2:17am

31st Annual Cultural Fest Coming To Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Late This Month

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will host the 31st annual Culture Fest on July 28-29 with a strong list of presenters after traditional skills such as flint knapping and beadwork.

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By NPT Staff - July 21st, 2012 2:11am

Piping Plover Nests Vandalized At Gateway National Recreation Area

Authorities are seeking information on who was responsible for vandalizing two piping plovers nests at Gateway National Recreation Area, where eggs inside two nests were stolen earlier this month.

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By NPT Staff - July 20th, 2012 10:53am

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