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Western National Parks Broiling Under Heat Wave

A brutal heat wave, coupled with a long-running drought, has many national parks in the Western half of the country enduring broiling temperatures and increased fire danger. Temperatures Wednesday at Death Valley National Park could reach 128 degrees at Furnace Creek, the National Park Service said, while fire danger at Grand Teton National Park inched up to "high."

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2021 3:44pm

Yosemite National Park Proposing To Increase Camping Fees

Yosemite National Park is proposing a fee increase for overnight camping to enable the park to keep up with the rising costs of campground operations. Increased revenue from campground fees will enable the park to better maintain facilities, enhance visitor services, and provide for better resource protection.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2021 1:45am

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Yosemite National Park To Require Permits For Overnight Climbing Treks

Climbers heading to Yosemite National Park for overnight trips will need to obtain a wilderness climbing permit beginning on May 21.

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By NPT Staff - May 10th, 2021 1:45am

National Parks Traveler Episode 117: Yosemite For The First Time

Yosemite National Park is one of the jewels in the crown of the National Park System. It has soaring walls of granite, feathery waterfalls, and high country that takes you into a transformative realm of nature.

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A Sunny Day View Of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park / Lynn Riddick

A view of Yosemite Valley from Wawona Tunnel on a blue sky day with white fluffy clouds, Yosemite National Park

"Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more."

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By Rebecca Latson - May 15th, 2021 4:00am

Yosemite National Park Receives $11.5 Million From Yosemite Conservancy

Though the coronavirus pandemic limited some national park visitation last year, and adversely impacted many charitable organizations that provide funding to parks, the Yosemite Conservancy was able to provide $11.5 million to Yosemite National Park for projects this year.

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By NPT Staff - April 20th, 2021 2:00am

Sunset Over Upper Lyell Canyon, Yosemite National Park

Sunset alpenglow on the mountains above reflections on a frozen lake in Upper Lyell Canyon, Yosemite National Park

"First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more."

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By Rebecca Latson - April 15th, 2021 3:45am

Covid Proving Costly To The National Park Service

Science, interpretation, and resource management are among the areas in the National Park System that have taken hits from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study of how park operations across the country were affected by Covid-19.

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By NPT Staff - April 13th, 2021 2:00am

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National Parks Traveler Episode 113: Emergency Medicine In National Parks

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It’s a sound you instantly recognize, and one you hope isn’t coming to your location. It’s the wailing siren of an ambulance responding to an emergency. In the National Park System during the height of summer, the sound can be very familiar. In this week’s show, we sit down with a paramedic who triggers the siren when he jumps into his ambulance in response to a call for help. It’s a conversation that will leave you with a better understanding and appreciation for the vital role these individuals serve in seeing that national park visitors who are injured or come down with a debilitating illness receive prompt care and are able, if possible, to resume their vacation.

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Reservations Return To Yosemite In May

Yosemite National Park will return to a reservation system for park visitors towards the end of May as the staff continues to work to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

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By NPT Staff - April 9th, 2021 1:45am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.