Idaho Man Found Dead In Glacier National Park
An Idaho man missing in Glacier National Park since Saturday has been found dead on the western side of the park.
- By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2020 10:18am
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Blackfeet Nation Closes Glacier National Park Border Over Covid Concerns
Fears that the coronavirus pandemic could cripple their cultural knowledge by striking their elders prompted the Blackfeet Nation to effectively close the eastern side of Glacier National Park through the summer and into the fall.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2020 4:53pm
Xanterra Announces Reopening Schedule For National Park Lodges
Most national park lodges operated by Xanterra Travel Collection are scheduled to reopen by June 15, with one at Grand Canyon National Park reopening Friday.
- By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2020 6:53pm
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #8
You can learn quite a bit from children's books. To prove this point, information from a children's book about national parks has been used for National Parks Quiz And Trivia #8. See how much you know, and how much you learn.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 18th, 2020 1:45am
Interior Department Extends Bison Conservation Initiative For A Decade
Efforts to better understand genetic pools held within the Interior Department's roughly 11,000 bison and to bolster conservation and ecological efforts with states and tribes were boosted Thursday when Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced a decade-long initiative to support that work.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 7th, 2020 5:37pm
Glacier National Park Cancels All 2020 Backcountry Reservations
An unexpected victim of the coronavirus pandemic has been backcountry permits for Glacier National Park this year, as the park has canceled all previous reservations for the coming summer months and is not taking any more reservations for the summer.
- By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2020 1:30am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #6
It's time, again, to test your national parks knowledge with the Traveler's National Parks Quiz And Trivia #6. See just how much you know about your national parks, and learn a little, too.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 16th, 2020 8:12am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #5
Bored with self quarantine? Yearning for the fresh outdoors of a national park / national monument / national recreation area? You may (or may not) need to bide your time a little longer, so in the meantime, why not test your public lands knowledge on this month's Quiz #5.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 6th, 2020 8:32am
Glacier National Park Reaches Agreement To Continue Shuttle Service
Glacier National Park, which found itself without a shuttle operator when Flathead County officials terminated their contract in December, has found a new company to run the 35-bus operation.
- By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2020 1:45am
Tour A National Park From The Comfort Of Your Couch
What do you do when you’re stuck at home, dreaming of the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and trail adventures of a national park or other public land? You sit down to your computer and Google it! A little bit of web surfing can produce quite a few virtual tours created by the National Park Service for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Contributing editor Rebecca Latson lists some links that will take you on virtual tours where you can listen and learn about your favorite national park or a place you plan on visiting in the future, without ever moving from your couch.
- By Rebecca Latson - March 25th, 2020 2:00am
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