National Parks Traveler

It was just about a year ago that we told you of efforts to collect up to four individuals of an extremely rare butterfly found at Biscayne National Park. Now we're back with some good news: an egg gathered from that project has hatched, lending some slight hope that the numbers of the Schaus swallowtail can be bolstered.

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By NPT Staff - June 6th, 2013 2:17am

Investigation: Multiple Errors Contributed To Death Of Mount Rainier National Park Climbing Ranger

Climbing ranger Nick Hall was struggling to control a rescue litter on an icy, 35-degree slope while being buffeted by the swirling downwash from a Chinook helicopter when he slipped and fell 2,400 feet down Mount Rainier to his death last June, a National Park Service investigation has found.

MORA-Hall Investigation.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 5th, 2013 3:25am

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While Campers Slept, Lanterns Set Fire To Oyster Bay Chickee At Everglades National Park

Despite being surrounded by water, the Oyster Bay Chickee at Everglades National Park was destroyed when lanterns left burning by campers while they slept set the structure on fire.

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By NPT Staff - June 5th, 2013 2:28am

Reader Participation Day: How Would You Promote The National Park System?

How would you market and promote the national parks to build not just overall visitation, but visitation that reflects the country's diversity and various age groups?