Americans' Dream Vacation in 2009? That'd Be A National Park Visit According to Survey
Here's an interesting tidbit: When Americans are asked where their 2009 dream vacation would take them, a national park visit ranked No. 1.
Vessel Speed Restrictions Extended At Glacier Bay National Park to Protect Whales
More humpback whales and their calves are showing up in the waters of Glacier Bay National Park, and that has prompted park officials to extend speed restrictions on vessels cruising through those waters.
National Park Mystery Plant 3 Revealed: It’s Lupine, and It’s Complicated
Yesterday’s mystery plant quiz drew a lot of attention and some interesting commentary. Lupine is a fascinating plant, and Traveler readers are a fascinating lot. Tricky, too. The quizmeister will have to stay on his toes.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 20th, 2009 8:55am
Should the Trains Keep Rolling into Grand Canyon National Park?
Here's an item that, on its face, seems rather non-controversial: Should the one or two trains that roll into Grand Canyon National Park from Williams, Arizona, each day be allowed to continue their operations?
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2009 4:29am
Chaco Culture National Historical Park Campground Closed for Emergency Repairs
If you're making a visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Park this summer and your plans include camping, be sure to do some homework in advance. The campground in the park is currently closed for emergency repairs—and don't count on your trusty GPS unit to find a backup site!
- By Jim Burnett - June 30th, 2009 4:26am
Winter In Summer at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Sure, it's summertime, and the weather is hot, but there's talk of winter at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore next week.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2009 3:52am
Selecting Lenses For Your National Park Visit
How many lenses do you need for your camera to capture all the beauty of our National Park System? That's a question that can be costly if you're not careful in your selections.
- By brettgross - June 30th, 2009 3:30am
Rescued Park Visitors Return to Yosemite National Park to Thank Good Samaritan
In today's busy world, we don't often hear about recipients of a good deed taking time to formally thank a Good Samaritan. Two California residents made it a point to return to Yosemite National Park recently to thank a ranger they credit with saving their lives.
- By Jim Burnett - June 29th, 2009 4:55am
National Park Mystery Plant 3: It’s Toxic, and Livestock Producers Hate It
Sheep, cattle, pigs, and goats shouldn't eat this mystery plant. But sometimes they do, and that's a problem.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 20th, 2009 8:49am
Mark Your Calendar: Music in the Parks Coming to Grand Teton National Park
If you've got plans, or can make plans, to visit Grand Teton National Park during the next four weeks, you'll definitely want to read the rest of this story.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 29th, 2009 3:18am
