Loons Returning To La Mauricie National Park In Quebec
After more than two decades, the common loon has returned to La Mauricie National Park in the Canadian province of Quebec.
- By NPT Staff - July 19th, 2013 2:32am
Friends Of Smokies, Appalachian Trail Conservancy String More Bear Cables In The Smokies
For the third year in a row the Friends of the Smokies and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy have teamed up to string bear cables in the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park so backpackers can keep food and gear away from bruins.
Strong Thunderstorms, Lightning Causing Injuries In National Parks In The Rockies
Thunderstorms raking the Rocky Mountains have led to numerous injuries, and possibly one fatality, in national parks in the region. A mud-and-rock slide Thursday afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park also possibly trapped hikers in the backcountry.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 5:52pm
Hiker, Angler Die In Separate Incidents In Yellowstone National Park
A hiker on Electric Peak and an angler fishing the Yellowstone River died in Yellowstone National Park this week
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 3:48pm
Yellowstone Has Teeth
Marjane Ambler's new book, Yellowstone Has Teeth, may be the tale of life behind the derring-do that hits home for readers not familiar with what the people in parks do, or why.
- By Tom Vaughan - July 18th, 2013 2:45am
You'll Be Able To Drive Entire Length Of Bear Lake Road In Rocky Mountain National Park Soon
Road construction continues along the Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, but beginning Saturday you'll be able to drive the entire route, albeit with possible delays in both directions.
Pinto Basin Road Project Complete At Joshua Tree National Park
A much-needed rehabilitation of the Pinto Basin Road in Joshua Tree National Park has been completed, providing visitors with a safer road and improving drainage and turnouts.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 2:02am
NPCA Official Selected To Lead The Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Ron Tipton, whose resume reflects a career spent on advocating for the outdoors, has been chosen to lead the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as its executive director.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:36am
Traveler's Gear List: Paddling In The Parks
Paddling trips in the national parks take more than a little planning. To help ensure you cover all the bases and leave nothing necessary at home, here's Traveler's gear list for overnight paddling trips.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:16am
Stretch Of Blue Ridge Parkway Closed Indefinitely Due To Road Cracks
Structural engineers have been called in to assess a 21-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that was closed down the other day due to the appearance of cracks in the pavement.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:09am
