New Visitor Center For Sault Ste. Marie Canal
The Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site has a new, accessible visitor center and interpretive exhibit.
- By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2022 2:45am
Operation Dry Water Being Conducted On Lake Powell Over July Fourth Weekend
During the July 4th holiday weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement weekend. Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert July 2 through 4 for those in violation of boating under the influence laws.
- By Compiled From N... - June 27th, 2022 3:00am
Staying Informed On National Parks
The National Parks Traveler brings you ground-breaking journalism focused exclusively on the National Parks System, keeping these important landscapes at the top-of-mind for visitors, elected officials, land managers, and so many more. Without the Traveler, too many stories would fall through the cracks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 27th, 2022 2:30am
Understanding Horseshoe Crabs At Cape Cod National Seashore
National parks aren't just beautiful places, or rich iin history, but perfect spots to conduct science. At Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, there's a National Park Service research project underway into horseshoe crabs, which have been scurrying across sandy sea bottoms since the days of dinosaurs. Check out this video from Lower Cape TV.
- By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2022 2:30am
Battling Invasive Species Across The National Park System
Mosquitoes that carry viruses deadly to native birds at Haleakalā National Park. Reptiles that can grow to four or five feet in length and devour eggs of birds, alligators, crocodiles and turtles at Everglades National Park. Vegetation that can transform landscapes by not just overrunning native vegetation, but also by being more prone to wildfire.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 26th, 2022 2:30am
Great American Outdoors Act Funding To Preserve Historic Walls Of Carver Family Cemetery At George Washington Carver National Monument
Work is underway by the National Park Service (NPS) to repair, rehabilitate, and stabilize 400 linear feet of historic rock wall around the Carver Family Cemetery at George Washington Carver National Monument.
Valles Caldera To Lift Fire Restrictions
With improved fuel moisture levels and reduced fire danger, Valles Caldera National Preserve lifted Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. As a result, most of the park will be open for exploring, including the full extent of its backcountry vehicle route.
- By Compiled From N... - June 25th, 2022 4:00am
Gates Of The Arctic Reports Its First Fire Of 2022
The first fire of 2022 in Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve was discovered Tuesday, June 21. The lightning-caused Wormy Fire (#334) is estimated at 9.5 acres, approximately 21 miles west-northwest of Wiseman.
- By Compiled From N... - June 24th, 2022 4:30am
National Park Foundation Announces Photo Contest Winners
A photo of Death Valley National Park is one of the winning images from the National Park Foundation’s 2021 Share the Experience photo contest. The Share the Experience photo contest invites amateur photographers to submit their favorite views, moments, memories, and adventures from national parks and public lands across the United States, with safety top of mind.
- By Compiled From N... - June 24th, 2022 4:00am
National Park Visitor Spending Contributed $42.5 Billion To U.S. Economy In 2021
The Department of the Interior today announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 322,600 mostly local jobs.
- By Compiled From N... - June 24th, 2022 3:00am
