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Bipartisan Effort Launched To Expand Big Bend National Park

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to revive a 2020 attempt to expand Big Bend National Park in Texas by more than 6,000 acres.

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By NPT Staff - April 3rd, 2023 2:45am

How Much Did You Say That Bridge Cost?

The other day came word from Yellowstone National Park that a number of road projects were going forward in the park this summer, and one in particular caught my eye because of the price tag.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 2nd, 2023 2:45am

Public Input Sought On How To Improve Flamingo Marina At Everglades National Park

A multi-million-dollar plan is being developed for addressing structural issues at the Flamingo marina in Everglades National Park, and public input is being sought for how to approach the project.

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By Compiled From N... - April 2nd, 2023 2:30am

National Park Service Awards $4.5 million To Protect Civil War Battlefields

Two Civil War battlefields in Virginia have gained some additional protection through the preservation of nearly 200 acres made possible by $4.5 million in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants from the National Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - March 31st, 2023 2:45am

Grand Canyon's Archaeological Sites Degrading Due To Glen Canyon Dam

Archaeological sites deep within Grand Canyon National Park have been damaged, and lost in some cases, due to changes in the Colorado River caused by the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam.

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By Patrick Cone - March 31st, 2023 2:45am

Steamtown National Historic Site Releases Ride Schedule

Steamtown National Historic Site train rides in Pennsylvania resume for the season on Thursday, May 11. Steamtown's rail experience varies from short, 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips through the Poconos.

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By Compiled From N... - March 31st, 2023 2:30am

Roadwork To Create Delays, Detours Along Blue Ridge Parkway

Ongoing road construction, and a new project, will impact motorists along the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer.

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By Compiled From N... - March 31st, 2023 2:30am

Reservations Needed To Visit Arches National Park

With the high season for travel about to hit, visitors to Arches National Park in Utah will need a reservation between April 1 and October 31 to enter the park between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

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By Compiled From N... - March 30th, 2023 2:30am

Friends Of Acadia Acquires Seasonal Housing For Acadia National Park Employees

A bed-and-breakfast inn on Mount Desert Island in Maine is being transformed into housing for seasonal employees at Acadia National Park thanks to Friends of Acadia.

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By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2023 2:30am

Voyageurs National Park Looking To Develop Frozen Lake Access Regs

While ice fishing is a popular winter pastime at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, how some anglers access the ice goes against federal regulations and the increasing size of shelters risks safety as well as natural resources. As a result, the park staff is embarking on a process to develop a Frozen Lake Access and Use Plan.

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By Compiled From N... - March 30th, 2023 2:30am