National Parks Traveler

A dead bat found in the breezeway of Quinault Lodge on August 30, 2024, at Olympic National Park in Washington state has tested positive for rabies. This occurred one day after a report of a bat in the area vocalizing and having difficulty flying. No known human contact has been reported with the bat.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 25th, 2024 1:33pm

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Seeks Comments On Proposed Power Line Relocation

Public comments are sought for a planned electrical line relocation at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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By justin.housman - September 25th, 2024 2:35am

Count Migrating Golden Eagles At Glacier National Park's Hawk Watch

Glacier National Park is hosting its annual Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program on October 5.

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By justin.housman - September 25th, 2024 11:17am

Proposed Trail Extension At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Raises Concerns

A proposed extension of a multi-use trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan is raising concerns even before the design work is finished.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 25th, 2024 8:31am

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One More House Claimed By The Atlantic At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

One more house has been claimed by the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, with several others precariously perched over the churning waters.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 24th, 2024 3:23pm

UPDATE | Tropical Storm Helene Weakens But Still Prompts Park Closures

As Tropical Storm Helene continues its northward trajectory through the Gulf of Mexico, gaining strength along the way, some units of the National Park System were closing before the storm hits.