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A Winter Sunset at Olympic National Park

Layers of colorful clouds colored orange and gold by the setting sun over the Pacific Ocean and Kalaloch Beach, Olympic National Park

As the sun sets on another year, this is a reminder for you to always be a National Parks Traveler. Stick to the trails and boardwalks, pack out what you pack in, don't pet the fluffy cows or feed the wildlife, and practice the Leave No Trace Principles. Ensure these public landscapes are left in pristine condition for future generations.

Rebecca Latson

Photography In The National Parks: Always Be A National Parks Traveler

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.

USGS Bat Research In Olympic, Yosemite, And Grand Canyon National Parks

A rock climber high on the iconic granite walls of Yosemite Valley. River rafters floating the Colorado River as it runs through the Grand Canyon. A solar powered radio antenna array attached to the spillway of a former dam in Olympic National Park. What do these things have in common? They are all parts of exciting new ways USGS and National Park Service scientists have been studying bats in national parks.

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