Glacier National Park Receives Funding For Shuttle Buses
Glacier National Park has received a quarter-million-dollars in federal highway funds to purchase two new shuttle buses.
- By NPT Staff - February 20th, 2013 3:03am
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Glacier National Park Proposes Boost In Campground Fees At Many Glacier Campground
Higher fees, and the chance to reserve a spot, are being proposed for the Many Glacier Campground in Glacier National Park.
- By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2013 3:03am
Poll Shows Westerners Want Protections For Public Lands, Frown on Fossil Fuels, Nuclear
A poll of Western attitudes on the environment shows some disagreement with politicians over public lands stewardship and energy generation.
- By NPT Staff - February 10th, 2013 3:03am
Wolverine Proposed For Listing As A Threatened Species, Could Affect Yellowstone Winter Use
Yellowstone National Park officials are monitoring the proposed listing of the wolverine as a threatened species, and will determine whether they need to reconsider snow travel over Sylvan Pass if the listing becomes formal.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2013 3:03am
What To Look For When Shopping For Bear Spray For Your Next National Park Adventure
Summer backpack trips and hikes are months away, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be making up gear lists in January or February. And if you're heading to a national park frequented by grizzly or black bears, you'd be wise to look into bear sprays.
- By NPT Staff - January 13th, 2013 3:03am
Photography In The National Parks: Sunrises, Sunsets And Silky Waters
Sunrises, sunsets, and silky waters. We all strive to capture those images during our tours of the national parks, but what are the keys we need to focus on to succeed?
- By Rebecca Latson - January 8th, 2013 3:03am
Want To Run A Lodge In Glacier National Park? Here's Your Chance, But You'll Need Lots Of Money
The National Park Service recently released its long-awaited prospectus for the primary concession business in Glacier National Park. The existing contract commenced in 1981 and has been on an annual extension since 2005.
Trails We Hiked in 2012 That We Think You'll Like
Few national park visits are complete without a hike of some distance and duration. We made the following hikes in the parks the past year, and think you'll find them interesting possibilities for 2013.
- By NPT Staff - January 3rd, 2013 4:40pm
Guest Column: Of Wolves And Science
This fall has been a tough one for those who love the wolves of Yellowstone National Park, as more than a few of the predators have been killed outside the park by hunters. Wolf hunting and trapping also is an issue in the Midwest, and the controversy around that issue prompted writer Greg Breining to take a close look at how wolves and science intertwine. It's not always as neat as you might think
- By Greg Breining - December 26th, 2012 3:03am
Check Out The National Parks We Explored In 2012
Part of the fun of the National Park System is exploring the various units to see what they have to offer. Here's a look at parks the Traveler "explored" in 2012.
- By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2012 3:03am
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