National Parks Traveler

Whether due to oversight, a lack of political expediency, or inadvertent shunning, the country's first state was last in landing a unit of the National Park System within its borders. And now, though First State National Monument is open for business and shining a light on the country's origins, it continues to struggle.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2013 2:04am

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Minot, North Dakota, Photographer Captures Winning Photo In Theodore Roosevelt National Park Contest

This gorgeous shot of Theodore Roosevelt National Park by Gary Anderson won Grand Prize in the park's second Annual “Picture Yourself in Theodore Roosevelt National Park” Photo Contest.

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By NPT Staff - December 14th, 2013 2:27am

Yellowstone National Park To Open Winter Season On Sunday

With a snowy fall having laid down a reasonable snowpack on Yellowstone National Park, the park will open for the winter season on Sunday.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2013 2:34am

The National Parks Are Now Open. How Can We Try To Keep Them Open?

What can we do to show Congress that national parks are important? Writing to your legislators is important, but not the only way to raise the visibility of our parks to Washington.

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By [email protected] - December 13th, 2013 2:26am

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Peaks Of Otter Lodge On The Blue Ridge Parkway To Operate On Weekends Through Winter

Travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway this winter will have a place to stop, warmup, and linger.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2013 2:24am

Wind Cave National Park's Annual Bird Count Sunday

Birders can get a jump on the year's Christmas Bird Count by heading to Wind Cave National Park for its annual bird count this Sunday.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2013 2:12am

Body Discovered Below South Rim Of Grand Canyon In 2012 Finally Identified

The body of a Japanese visitor who fell off the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in the fall of 2012, and which was discovered two months later, finally has been identified.

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By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 3:02pm

Passport® Picks For Winter In The National Park System

Winter is upon us and although some of our parks have closed their visitor centers for the season, there are still many ways to enjoy our national parks! We've put together this list to highlight some of the activities that are taking place in December, January, and February. Pack up the car, grab your Passport®, and explore the parks!

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By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 3:05am

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Budget Problems Prevent Everglades National Park From Opening Chekika Day-Use Area

A popular day-use area in Everglades National Park that was scheduled to open this month will not due to budget shortfalls, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 2:53am

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Exploring the Parks: Up And In The Mounds In Ocmulgee National Monument

Ocmulgee National Monument, in Macon, Georgia, protects earth mounds from the Mississippian Period. The Earth Lodge Mound still has the original floor from more than a thousand years ago. The surrounding grounds offer a relaxing, easy, place to walk while you're exploring the monument.