Are You A Traveler Member Yet?
With the blush slowing vanishing from the new year, it's time to persuade you to become a member of National Parks Traveler.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 7th, 2014 3:11am
Photography In The National Parks: Choosing An Organized Photo Tour
How do you go about lining up a photo safari with a guide? Rebecca Latson shares some tips and insights to help you navigate what might seem like a cumbersome task.
- By Rebecca Latson - January 7th, 2014 3:03am
Missouri Official Wants State To Reclaim Ozark National Scenic Riverways From National Park Service
While National Park Service personnel are trying to craft a long-term management plan for Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri's lieutenant government is making a pitch for the state to "reclaim this resource."
Denali National Park: The Complete Visitors Guide To The Mountain, Wildlife, And Year-Round Outdoor Activities
Winter is the time for dreaming, and planning, the following summer's vacation, which makes Bill Sherwonit's book on Denali National Park a good resource to turn to.
What Must The National Park Service Do To Improve Its Web Presence?
The Internet is the currency of the media world these days, with smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops tied into it to get the latest news and information. While the National Park Service is promoting its social media tools, and has greatly improved its websites in recent months, there still are some weak links.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 6th, 2014 3:10am
Shenandoah National Park Trust Has Ambitious Plans For 2014
A new year often brings a new set of goals for many, and the Shenandoah National Park Trust is no exception.
- By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2014 2:22am
"Ecology Walk" Scheduled For Saturday At Mesa Verde National Park
Looking for an invigorating walk at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado? On January 11 rangers will lead an "ecology walk" to point out the ways animals and plants survive the winter months.
- By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2014 2:13am
Joshua Tree National Park To Partner With NatureBridge
NatureBridge, a non-profit organization that provides environmental education for youth in national park settings, has reached an agreement to bring its programs to Joshua Tree National Park.
- By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2014 2:33am
Top National Park Service Officials Reverse Decision Tied To Fatal Climbing Accident
While a 2011 fatal climbing accident in Denali National Park led local Park Service officials to deny the outfitter involved in the matter "preferred status" for permit renewal, officials in the agency's Washington, D.C., headquarters overturned that decision.
Mountain Trip International Ruling.pdf
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- By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2014 2:27am
Darwin At The End Of The World: Patagonia More Than The Galapagos Shaped Darwin’s New View Of Life
It turns out that scrambling out of a bouncing Zodiac and climbing 160 sodden, wooden stairs are the easiest challenges of the day. At the crest of the cliff, the trail stretches across the grassy, rolling hilltop of the southernmost inhabited island on the planet.
