A View From The Overlook: A Few Days In Yellowstone
You owe it to yourself to spend a few days working with Harry Yount in Yellowstone National Park.
- By PJ Ryan - August 16th, 2013 11:43am
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PEER: National Park Service At Fault As Visitors Leave A Lot Of Roadkill In Their Wake
A review of wildlife lost to vehicle collisions in three iconic national parks shows the National Park Service is struggling, and sometimes failing, to reverse the trend, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
First Phase Of Lake Yellowstone Hotel Restoration Completed In Yellowstone National Park
One of the most elegant hotels in the National Park System, the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, has received a $10 million+ facelift, one that has addressed structural needs, room renovations, and added some suites.
Birding In The National Parks: What Bird 'Sparked' Your Interest In Birding?
This week marks a bittersweet fifth anniversary of the last time I visited Yellowstone National Park. I’d love to have gone back by now, but life has conspired to keep me out of the northern Rockies.
- By Kirby Adams - July 30th, 2013 3:03am
Traveler's Gear Box: Hitting The Trail With Lowepro's Rover Pro 45L
Lowepro camera backpacks are my gateway to freedom and getting off of the busy roads of Yellowstone, into the backcountry.
- By Deby Dixon - July 25th, 2013 3:03am
Yellowstone National Park Gets OK For Cell Tower At Fishing Bridge/Lake Village Area
Cellphone users will applaud, while those who hope to avoid others' conversations might cringe, but Yellowstone National Park officials have received approval to let Verizon Wireless erect a cell tower to serve the Fishing Bridge and Lake Village areas of the park.
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- By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2013 10:29am
How Big A Difference Is There Between Professional And "Recreational" Bike Events In National Parks When It Comes To Impacts?
When it comes to cycling events in national parks, how heavily should the National Park Service weigh whether an event is a professional race when deciding if it's a worthwhile event, and what other factors should it take into consideration?
Photography In The National Parks: Yellowstone's Famous Bison Jams
It is July in Yellowstone. At the height of tourist season it is hot and dry and traffic is moving slow throughout the park, as visitors take their time meandering the roads, hoping to see a bear or a wolf along the way and hitting the brakes if they do spot some wildlife.
- By Deby Dixon - July 23rd, 2013 3:03am
Exploring National Parks Through The Lens Of Steven Bumgardner
Intricate details of Yosemite National Park -- the seasonal run of frazil ice, moonbows, and "neon red asparagus" -- all have fallen before the lens of Steven Bumgardner. How did he get his start capturing the essence of Yosemite, and what's next on his schedule? Traveler did a quick Q&A with Steven to learn the answers to those and other questions.
- By NPT Staff - July 21st, 2013 3:03am
Strong Thunderstorms, Lightning Causing Injuries In National Parks In The Rockies
Thunderstorms raking the Rocky Mountains have led to numerous injuries, and possibly one fatality, in national parks in the region. A mud-and-rock slide Thursday afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park also possibly trapped hikers in the backcountry.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 5:54pm
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