National Parks Traveler

Most summertime visitors to Mount Rainier climb quickly to Paradise for walks among beautiful flower-filled meadows or to play in the melting snow. But build more time into your schedule and it’s easy to discover interesting and accessible natural features hidden in the Longmire area on the road to Paradise.

Read more about Linger at Longmire: This Rainier National Park Historic District Has Accessible But Nearly Secret Natural Assets To Explore And Enjoy

By Jeff Antonelis-Lapp - July 4th, 2012 2:04am

6 comments

Birding In The National Parks: Looking For Birds In Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the "badlands" of western North Dakota, the birding there in early June can be exceptional.

Read more about Birding In The National Parks: Looking For Birds In Theodore Roosevelt National Park

By Kirby Adams - July 3rd, 2012 2:55am

3 comments

Exploring The Parks: Harry S Truman National Historic Site

The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site must be one of the most entertaining historic places in the National Park System. It shows Harry and Bess' life before and after his presidency.

Read more about Exploring The Parks: Harry S Truman National Historic Site

By [email protected] - July 3rd, 2012 2:29am

3 comments

Fireside Read: Atlas Of Yellowstone

At first glance, the Atlas of Yellowstone is a trivia lover's guide to Yellowstone National Park, with additional insights to neighboring Grand Teton National Park. But the heart and soul of this fact- and map-filled book is Yellowstone and its landscape, its occupants both human and animal, and the reach and impact of this wondrous terrain.

Read more about Fireside Read: Atlas Of Yellowstone

By Kurt Repanshek - July 3rd, 2012 2:04am

Friends Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Sponsor Elkhorn Ranch Outing

The Friends of Theodore Roosevelt National Park invite the public for a special trip to discover the Elkhorn Ranch on Saturday, July 14.

Read more about Friends Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Sponsor Elkhorn Ranch Outing

By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2012 2:40am

Oil And Gas Exploration Threatens The Setting That Gave Teddy Roosevelt His Conservation Ethos

The Elkhorn Ranch, where Theodore Roosevelt sought solitude for introspection and honed his conservation ethos, is being threatened by development that could upend the very quality of the setting that so inspired Roosevelt.

Read more about Oil And Gas Exploration Threatens The Setting That Gave Teddy Roosevelt His Conservation Ethos

By Kurt Repanshek - July 2nd, 2012 2:28am

5 comments

Great Way To Cool Off And Benefit The Glacier National Park Fund

If you find yourself in Glacier National Park in mid-July, and need to cool off, you can accomplish that and benefit the Glacier National Park Fund by joining a rafting trip on the Flathead River.

Read more about Great Way To Cool Off And Benefit The Glacier National Park Fund

By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2012 2:21am

Dining At The Parks: Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada From El Tovar Hotel In Grand Canyon National Park

Sometimes you have a meal while on vacation that you wish you could bring home with you, at least in the form of a recipe to recreate in your own kitchen. Here, from the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park, is the recipe for their Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada.

Read more about Dining At The Parks: Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada From El Tovar Hotel In Grand Canyon National Park

By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2012 2:58am

1 comment

A Wonder 24 Hours A Day: Exploring Big Bend National Park With Friends of Big Bend Tips

Big Bend National Park is a big place. To help you get the most out of your visit, consider these tips from Friends of Big Bend National Park.

Read more about A Wonder 24 Hours A Day: Exploring Big Bend National Park With Friends of Big Bend Tips

By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2012 2:32am

Search