National Parks Traveler

The details of the struggle over Mineral King, which lasted from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s were difficult to follow; the world of environmentalism was busy with many issues and developments, and the Mineral King issue was part of the noise of the time. Legal expert Daniel Selmi tells the Mineral King story in clear prose and brilliant detail.

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By John Miles - September 6th, 2022 2:30am

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Northern Crayfish Found In Alberta Mountain Park

Parks Canada is continuing the hunt for northern crayfish after the invasive species was found for the first time in a Banff National Park stream that flows into Bow Lake.

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By Jennifer Bain - September 5th, 2022 2:45am

Mount Rainier Officials Warn Visitors To Stay out Of "Ice Caves"

Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park who venture into "ice caves" are risking their lives, according to park officials.

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By Compiled From N... - September 5th, 2022 2:30am

Heavy Rains Damage A Trail And Road In Big Bend National Park

Monsoon season has inflicted damage to a trail and road in Big Bend National Park, necessitating closure of a popular trail and a section of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.

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By Compiled From N... - September 5th, 2022 2:30am

Pipeline Break Leads To Mandatory Water Conservation At Grand Canyon

A major pipeline break has forced mandatory water conservation measures to be implemented across both rims of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

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By Compiled From N... - September 4th, 2022 1:41pm

Homestead National Historical Park: Grit, Anguish, And Occasionally Jubilation

While the prospect of free land that the Homestead Act promised sounds typically American -- hard work and determination will lift you up -- the stories you can explore at Homestead National Historical Park in Nebraska reflect both jubilation and anguish, deprivation and self-determination.