In the wake of the death of a Nevada boy from a brain-eating amoeba, National Park Service officials are alerting the public to the possibility that the amoeba lurks in an area of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

The National Park Service released a prospectus for the concession operation at Ross Lake Resort in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The complex, located in north-central Washington, consists of North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

Thinking about a trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park in California? The National Parks Traveler Checklist for this park will guide you through how to get there, lodging options, what to pack, and what to do once you’re there.

As you travel the National Park System, are you finding more and more parks no longer accept cash for entrance fees or to purchase annual passes?