President-Elect Trump Vows To Change Mount Denali's Name Back To Mount McKinley
President-elect Trump once again says he'll change the name of America's tallest mountain.
- By justin.housman - December 30th, 2024 2:35am
Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road Closing For Repairs
Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road, damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary back in August 2023, will close January 6 for repairs and not reopen until March.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2024 2:30am
Traveler's View | A Look At The Past Four Years
It's been a tumultuous four years for the National Park System and the National Park Service, with powerful storms and wildfires sweeping the parks, insufficient funding and declining staff when you consider the addition of ten units since President Biden took office, and some questionable decisions.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2024 2:30am
Cumberland Valley Loop Horse Trail Repaired At Big South Fork NRRA
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, which straddles Kentucky and Tennessee, recently repaired 16 miles of the Cumberland Valley Loop Horseback Riding Trail, located in the heart of the park's trail system.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 29th, 2024 2:30am
Carl Sandburg Home Partially Opens Trails Following Hurricane Helene Damage
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site begins phased reopening after Hurricane Helene.
- By justin.housman - December 29th, 2024 2:30am
Massachusetts Gets A New National Natural Landmark
Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge is the newest National Natural Landmark.
- By justin.housman - December 29th, 2024 2:30am
Elk Management Operation Closes Wind Cave National Park Backcountry
A few dozen animals will be removed from the elk herd at Wind Cave National Park in a bid to control chronic wasting disease.
- By justin.housman - December 28th, 2024 2:50am
National Park Foundation Announces $4.6 Million In Grants For More Complete Storytelling In The Parks
A big pot of money is set aside by the National Park Foundation to tell a more complete American story.
- By justin.housman - December 27th, 2024 2:35am
Sunday's Podcast Features Author Kevin Fedarko Discussing His Latest Book
Author Kevin Fedarko appears on the National Parks Traveler's podcast Sunday to discuss his latest book, A Walk In The Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2024 2:30am
Great American Outdoors Act Funds Historic Gibson Cabin Restoration
The Great American Outdoors Act is put to use again, this time funding the restoration of a historic cabin at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
- By justin.housman - December 27th, 2024 2:15am
