Have you ever wanted to scratch beneath the surface of a national park and gain a better understanding of the issues the National Park Service is challenged with? Or to see what research is being conducted, or understand what goals are being chased?
A 35-page document from Grand Teton National Park that might have sailed under the radar for most visitors to that rugged national park that helps hold up Wyoming's western border provides a good behind-the-scenes look at managing the park and protecting its resources for more than 3 million visitors.
A 35-year-old Massachusetts man exploring Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming was seriously mauled by a grizzly bear but is expected to fully recover.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, and Dinosaur National Monument are among the National Park System sites expected to benefit from rule changes for oil and gas leasing on Bureau of Land Management lands, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.
While snow continues to periodically fall on the Tetons, Grand Teton National Park has opened the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge to activities such as walking, biking and skating.
Contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson has spent the past 11 years with the National Parks Traveler, writing about tips and techniques for getting the best national park photos – no matter what camera you use. In her final article for the Traveler before it goes dark on December 31, 2023, Rebecca recaps some of those tips and techniques.