Fee Increases Going Into Effect At Parks Across The Country
With the turning of the calendar comes the implementation of fee increases at parks large and small across the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - January 1st, 2017 2:30am
Parks in the News
National Park Service Moving To Protect Geothermal Resources At Valles Caldera National Preserve
Boiling, acidic calling cards of Valles Caldera National Preserve's volcanic past, some bearing such whimsical names as Stomach Trouble Spring and Laxitive Spring, should be protected under the Geothermal Steam Act List of Significant Thermal Features, according to the National Park Service.
Stories From 2016 That Merit A Second Look
Every now and then there's a story that pops out and elicits an unusual reaction of one kind or another. During the course of the past 12 months across the National Park System, there were quite a few of those that deserve a second look.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 3rd, 2017 3:28pm
Learning From Maple Sap Processing At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
A National Park Foundation grant helped the Bayfield (Wisc.) School recently purchase a reverse osmosis machine to enhance student efforts to collect, process, and study maple sap.
- By NPT Staff - December 31st, 2016 3:00am
College Students From 13 Countries Converging On Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
On January 10, more than 200 college students representing 13 countries will revitalize one of the most important historic sites on the Colorado River as part of an education and service-based collaboration between the U.S. Department of State’s Community College Initiative Program and the National Park Service.
- By NPT Staff - December 30th, 2016 3:00am
Graduate Student To Study Forest Regeneration At Shenandoah National Park
Funding from the Shenandoah National Park Trust is underwriting a graduate student's research into how oak and pine forests in Shenandoah National Park recover after fires.
- By NPT Staff - December 30th, 2016 2:30am
Fossil Discovery Exhibit To Open At Big Bend National Park
On January 14, Big Bend Conservancy and Big Bend National Park in Texas will host a grand opening ceremony for the Fossil Discovery Exhibit.
- By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2016 2:30am
Adventures In Nature Programs Coming To Wind Cave National Park
You can help your children learn about nature and develop skills to explore the natural world by attending Wind Cave National Park’s Adventures in Nature programs. These programs are offered at the park every other Tuesday beginning January 10 through April 4.
- By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2016 2:00am
Bears Ears, Jigsaw Piece In Southeastern Utah's National Park Landscape, Declared National Monument
Bears Ears, a 1.35-million-acre rugged redrock landscape rich in Native American history and lore, was declared a national monument Wednesday by President Obama, whose action via the Antiquities Act quickly infuriated Utah's politicians. The wide swath of land covered by the designation includes much of land long desired by conservationists to provide the "completion" of Canyonlands National Park.
Park Service Releases New Guidelines For Donations And Philanthropic Partnerships
The National Park Service today updated its guidelines for donations and philanthropic partnerships, clarifying how and where donors can be acknowledged – naming rights in parks still will not be permitted – and expanding the range of partner opportunities – including with individuals and start-ups, but also corporations that produce or distribute alcohol.
- By Scott Johnson - December 28th, 2016 3:52pm
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The Essential RVing Guide
The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.
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You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.
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