Higher Paddling Fees Coming To Canyonlands National Park
It's soon going to cost private river groups a bit more to go padding in Canyonlands National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 22nd, 2011 2:15am
Canyonlands National Park
Keeping Track of What The National Park Service Is Up To In Your State
As it continues to improve its web presence, the National Park Service has made it easier for you to find information on the parks in your state...as well as on other Park Service-related entities, such as properties on the national register, or wild and scenic rivers, or historic trails.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2011 4:59pm
Mineral Bottom Switchbacks Linking to White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park To Open March 29
If all goes as planned, mountain bikers, hikers, and paddlers will once again be able to access the Green River and tie into the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park via the Mineral Bottom Road switchbacks late this month.
Drier Conditions Expected to Lead to More Dust Storms Over Arches, Canyonlands National Parks
As the effects of climate change intensify in the Southwest, future visits to Arches and Canyonlands national parks could coincide with more dust storms than what currently is considered usual, according to a joint study by U.S. Geological Survey and University of California scientists.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 26th, 2011 3:15am
River Runner Offering $200 Off Certain Float Trips Through Dinosaur National Monument, Canyonlands National Park
If you ever wanted to wake up with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or even chai along the Green River as the sun glints off the cliffs of Dinosaur National Monument, or enjoy dinner along the Colorado River as it roars through Canyonlands National Park, you can do it this summer at a discount if you act soon.
Reader Participation Day: Where in The National Parks Do You Head To Bird, and What Birds Do You Hope To See?
Birding is one of the many popular activities in the National Park System, and by carrying your binoculars and perhaps a field guide to help you identify what you see, you quickly can expand your "life list" during a park visit. If you're a birder, where in the system do you go, and what are you looking for?
Arches National Park Taking Input on Proposed Climbing Management Plan
Arches National Park soon could have an official management plan to guide climbing and canyoneering in the park where the geology offers climbers a sprawling playground of options.
ARCH_Climbing Management Plan.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 15th, 2011 3:15am
Please Welcome Traveler's New, and Returning, Sponsors!
Here at the Traveler we'd like to warmly welcome two new organizations, and one old friend, back to our list of sponsors: Holiday River Expeditions, the North Cascades Institute, and the Yellowstone Association Institute.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 1st, 2011 2:15am
Dining At The Parks: Big Drop Omelets On The Colorado River Through Canyonlands National Park
OK, you've landed your permit for a float trip through Canyonlands National Park, or Dinosaur National Monument, and you're faced with creating a menu for a crowd of famished paddlers. Consider serving up "Big Drop Omelets" for breakfast!
Now's The Time To Apply For "Artists in the Parks"
If you've got some artistic flare, and a desire to spend some time in the high desert of southeastern Utah, now is the time to get your application in for the 2011 Community Artist in the Parks Program.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 29th, 2011 3:15am
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