Parking Lot Closures For Rouge National Urban Park
Rouge National Urban Park has announced a series of changes for this summer.
- By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2021 2:30am
American Covenant: National Parks, Their Promise, And Our Nation’s Future
The National Park System and the National Park Service need your help. All Americans who profess to love the national parks need to get to work to bring change, to demand it.
- By John Miles - May 24th, 2021 2:00am
Covid Pandemic Drove Surge In Sales Of Camping Gear
There's been much written about the rush to get outdoors last year during the coronavirus pandemic, and one of the big winners of that rush were the companies that make and sell camping gear.
- By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2021 1:45am
UPDATE | Searchers Find Texas Man Who Summited Mount Whitney
A Texas man reported lost after he summited Mount Whitney in Sequoia National Park in California has been found in good condition several miles west of the peak.
- By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2021 12:16pm
New Day On Cadillac Mountain
Imagine a Cadillac Mountain summit with fewer vehicles, smaller buses and greater respect for nature and fellow visitors. One where visitors can rest assured they will have a place to park and can enjoy a safer and more enjoyable experience on Cadillac’s breathtaking summit.
Campfire Smoke Carries Health Risks, Aesthetic Impacts
Campfire smoke can exacerbate existing health conditions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the smoke can carry carcinogens into your lungs, and it can make your stay in a national park campground miserable.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2021 1:45am
Vicksburg National Military Park Rethinking Park Road Alignment
Decades of hillside slope failures and erosion have Vicksburg National Military Park staff debating a better path for roads through the park. On June 2 the staff will hold a virtual public meeting to introduce the Vicksburg National Military Park-Wide Road System Study and seek initial input.
- By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2021 1:45am
High Winds Plague Lake Powell Boating
High winds are making things difficult for boaters at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where officials Friday announced wind damage to the Dangling Rope Marina had temporarily ended fuel service there.
- By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2021 2:11pm
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #31 – May Notables
In addition to the month of May being notable for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, it’s also the month in which Glacier, Carlsbad, and Crater Lake national parks were established, as well as the founding of the National Parks Conservation Association and the Sierra Club. So, guess what this quiz and trivia piece is all about?
- By Rebecca Latson - May 21st, 2021 2:00am
Don't Feed The Duck
During a recent paddling trip to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, this overly friendly duck hopped up onto our kayaks, obviously looking for a handout. And that's not a good thing.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 21st, 2021 1:45am
