Musings From Glacier Bay National Park
There are no faint-hearted interpreters at Glacier Bay National Park.
- By Lee Dalton - August 1st, 2024 1:24am
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Aramark Retains Glacier Bay National Park Concessions Contract
Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services, LLC, which had been running concessions at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska under a temporary contract, has landed a 10-year contract to continue operations.
- By NPT Staff - October 5th, 2015 2:00am
10 Great Paddles In The National Park System
You want to get out on the water, preferably for a few days at least. Scenery, wildlife, and solitude are on your checklist. Here’s where to go in the National Park System.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 13th, 2015 3:10am
For Some Park Visits, Getting There Is Definitely Part Of The Fun
The enormous variety of areas in the National Park System means there's also quite a range of experiences when it comes to getting to and from your park destination. Whether you're taking the subway or city bus to an urban park or riding a train, small plane or ferry to reach your destination in Alaska, there are plenty options for a memorable trip...and sometimes they can be memorable indeed.
- By Jim Burnett - December 5th, 2014 7:56am
Wednesday's The Last Day To Comment On Proposed Sport Hunting Regs At National Preserves In Alaska
National Park Service officials, looking to offset the recent liberalization of Alaska state hunting regulations, are proposing regulations that aim to better protect predators from hunters. The comment period on the proposed regulations runs out Wednesday.
- By NPT Staff - November 30th, 2014 8:50am
Five Incredible National Park Excursions By Boat
Most of us arrive in a national park by car, truck, or perhaps train, and then spend our visit either walking or driving around, stopping at scenic overlooks, exploring history, or searching for wildlife. One mode of transportation not to be overlooked, though, is watercraft. Here are five incredible national park excursions by boat that are worthy of your consideration.
- By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2014 3:20am
National Park Service Looking To Reduce Illegal Predator Hunting In National Preserves In Alaska
Annual problems with predator hunting in national preserves in Alaska have prompted the National Park Service to propose a permanent federal prohibition against certain hunting practices.
- By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2014 4:20am
New Guide Looks At Climate Change At National Parks In Alaska
A new guide that describes climate change in Alaska’s national parks seeks to engage both state residents and the parks’ two million annual visitors.
- By NPT Staff - August 25th, 2014 3:20am
Huna Tlingit Gain OK To Harvest Glaucous-Winged Gull Eggs At Glacier Bay National Park
A law authorizing the Huna Tlingit to harvest glaucous-winged gull eggs in their traditional homeland of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska has been signed by President Obama.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2014 2:31am
National Park Service Reissues Glacier Bay Park Lodging Concession Prospectus With Incentives
The National Park Service recently issued a modified concession prospectus for Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska.
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