National Park Mystery Spot 35 Revealed: A Tragic Accident
An accidental explosion killed hundreds at this site.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 10th, 2012 12:47pm
Traveler's Gear Box: Adventure Medical Kit's SOL Escape Bivvy
None of us ever wants to be caught out in the backcountry in an emergency, but we should nevertheless plan for that scenario by being prepared for the unexpected. And one good piece of gear, along with the usual matches, snacks, compass and mirror, is something to keep you warm and dry in an emergency.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 10th, 2012 3:00am
Chickasaw National Recreation Area Fire Truck Part of Guinness World Record Attempt
It's hard to beat a small town parade with lots of fire trucks for an All-American event, but the town of Atoka, Oklahoma, pulled out all the stops recently with an event that should earn a spot in the Guinness World Records. A truck and two firefighters from Chickasaw National Recreation Area were part of the effort, which was all for a worthy
cause.
- By Jim Burnett - June 1st, 2012 11:20am
Big Bend National Park Recognized For Its Dark Skies By International Dark-Sky Association
Natural Bridges National Monument was the very first unit of the National Park System to garner recognition for its dark night skies, but it's not the only unit to be appreciated for nighttime clarity. Big Bend National Park is the latest park to be honored by the International Dark Sky Association.
- By NPT Staff - February 10th, 2012 3:00am
National Park Mystery Spot 35: What Have You Done?
There's a clue on my coffee table.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 9th, 2012 8:13am
Windstorm Batters Devils Postpile National Monument, Could Delay Spring Opening of Facilities
A windstorm that left areas of Devils Postpile National Monument littered with life-sized Pick-up Sticks could push back the spring opening of facilities and campgrounds in the monument.
- By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2012 3:00am
Time To Enter The National Park Trust's "Kids to Parks" Contest
In a move to get today's younger generations more involved in the outdoors, the National Park Trust is sponsoring a contest for kids to explain how best they can explore the outdoors and enjoy parks.
- By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2012 3:00am
And the Winner Is.....Anon Out West!
Congratulations to Anon Out West, who successfully negotiated Traveler's January puzzlers to win a Ranger Doug retro national parks windshield sticker!
- By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2012 3:00am
Search Continues For Mountain Lion That Attacked Boy At Big Bend National Park
Rangers continued Wednesday to look for a mountain lion that attacked a young boy in Big Bend National Park and which is thought to have aggressively approached a family out hiking the same day.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2012 2:21pm
Reader Participation Day: What is the Most Romantic Place in the National Park System?
Where's the most romantic place in the National Park System to spend the most romantic day of the year?
- By Bob Janiskee - February 8th, 2012 4:00am
