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Wildfire Skirts Scotty's Castle At Death Valley National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 23, 2013 - 4:12pm
A wildfire approached Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park, but firefighters managed to keep the flames from reaching the historic complex.

Democratic Congressman Laments Impact Of Budget Sequestration On National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 23, 2013 - 8:45am
Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional kickoff to summer, a Democratic congressman has released a report pointing to how the budget sequestration has impacted the National Park System, citing reduced search-and-rescue capabilities in some parks to dirtier restrooms in others.

More Road Work In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 23, 2013 - 1:39am
More road work -- relatively straightforward paving, not reconstruction -- is coming to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer.

Ecological Balance Benefits Rare Fox At Channel Islands National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 23, 2013 - 1:24am
A story about pigs, foxes, and golden eagles might sound like it was pulled from Aesop's Fables, but at Channel Islands National Park it's one of how ecological balance has rescued one species from possibly vanishing forever.

Inspector General Finds Yosemite National Park Staff Responded Appropriately To 2012 Hantavirus Outbreak

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 22, 2013 - 1:58am
An investigation into the deadly hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park last year has concluded that the park's staff acted appropriately in responding and managing the matter.

Mesa Verde National Park To Serve As Backdrop For Photography Workshop This Fall

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 22, 2013 - 1:49am
While you can learn a lot from reading Traveler's twice-monthly photography columns by Deby Dixon and Rebecca Latson, sometimes you just need to get out into the field to hone your skills. And you'll have that chance this fall in Mesa Verde National Park.

German Climber Dies Of Heart Attack On Mount McKinley In Denali National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 21, 2013 - 1:54pm
A 59-year-old German mountaineer suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at the 13,500-foot level of Mt. McKinley this past Sunday night, Denali National Park officials reported Tuesday.

Half Dome Cables To Go Up Friday In Yosemite National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 21, 2013 - 1:13am
The season for hiking to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park officially begins Friday when cables leading to the summit will be put in place...as long as the weather cooperates.

Wind Cave National Park To Reopen Elk Mountain Campground

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 21, 2013 - 1:05am
A shuffling of money has enabled Wind Cave National Park officials to reopen the Elk Mountain Campground for the summer.

Fire Island National Seashore Institutes Online Backcountry Reservation System

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 20, 2013 - 1:22am
You can add Fire Island National Seashore to the growing list of National Park System units with an online reservation system for backcountry camping. While the seashore won't charge you per night in the backcountry, there is a $20 reservation fee.

Maple Springs Trailhead, Campground, Loop Road At Mammoth Cave National Park To Be Closed This Summer

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 19, 2013 - 1:56am
Expansion of trailhead parking and construction of the Big Hollow Trail at Mammoth Cave National Park will require the closure this summer of the Maple Springs Trailhead, Maple Springs Group Campground and Maple Springs Loop Road.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park To Take Aim At Non-Native Ungulates

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 19, 2013 - 1:23am
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials have adopted an approach to rid the park of non-native ungulates that are exacting a toll on the park's vegetation and landscape.

NPCA Wants Ban On Hunting Wolves In John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway In Wyoming

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 17, 2013 - 1:47am
National Park Service officials have been petitioned by the National Parks Conservation Association to start the process to ban hunting of wolves in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Parkway in Wyoming.

Organizations Want Veto Power Over National Park Service At Colorado National Monument

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 17, 2013 - 1:06am
There's a story in western Colorado involving Colorado National Monument that bears watching. The gist of the story is that some local community organizations are in support of redesignating the monument as a national park, but only if they can veto Park Service decisions on what uses the monument is appropriate for.

Acadia National Park To Open Loop Road This Friday

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 16, 2013 - 1:56am
You'll be able to navigate Acadia National Park via the park's Loop Road beginning this Friday.

From Visitor To Advocate: A Student’s Journey Through National Parks

Submitted by Cristina Shoffner on May 16, 2013 - 1:14am
How can you interest today's youth in national parks and the outdoors? Have them join the Student Conservation Association and take their park experiences a few steps beyond summer vacation trips.

Zion National Park Looking For 2014 Artists In Residence

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 16, 2013 - 1:02am
Zion National Park will begin accepting applications for the 2014 Artist-in-Residence program on May 26. Applications must be postmarked by July 19 and received by July 24, 2013.

Olympic National Park Releases 2013-14 Fishing Regs

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 15, 2013 - 1:37am
Olympic National Park has released its sport fishing regulations for 2013-2014 and announced the closure of recreational fishing in the Hoh River watershed effective immediately.

Saguaro Cacti Tagged By Vandals At Saguaro National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 14, 2013 - 2:03am
It appears little is free from graffiti vandalism, not even age-old saguaro cacti at Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona.

Ag, Interior Secretaries Discuss Precautions For Upcoming Wildfire Season

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 14, 2013 - 1:40am
It’s only May, but already the summer wildfire season across much of the West is looking ominous. According to national firefighting officials, already the fire danger is predicted to be above normal across most of Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon and Idaho, as well as across portions of Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Washington.

Senator Coburn Vastly Misstates Impact Of Allowing Guns In National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 13, 2013 - 1:57am
U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, who used sleight of legislative hand to see that national park visitors could arm themselves, boasted the other day that violent crime in the parks has decreased 85 percent thanks to that legislation. Unfortunately, he was far from accurate with that statement, according to fact checkers.

2013 Park Stewards Program Launched By National Park Foundation, University Of Phoenix

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 13, 2013 - 1:56am
Nearly $200,000 in funding to help high school teachers and their students gain a better grasp of national parks, and a sense of stewardship for them, has been made possible by the National Park Foundation and the University of Phoenix.

Humpback Chub Being Released Into Colorado River Tributaries At Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 13, 2013 - 1:03am
Silver is being dumped into tributaries of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, silver in the form of juvenile humpback chub.

Biologists Believe Moose Population At Voyageurs National Park Is Stable

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 12, 2013 - 1:45am
The moose population at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota appears to be stable in comparison with recent years, with an estimated 46 individuals.

You Can Help Break A World Record At Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Submitted by Jim Burnett on May 11, 2013 - 2:01am
If you going to be within driving distance of Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Saturday, May 18, you can help break a world record. All you need to bring is yourself—and a life jacket.

Hiker Rescued At White Sands National Monument Forgot He Wasn't Just Strolling The Beach

Submitted by Jim Burnett on May 10, 2013 - 1:45am
White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico is home to the world's largest gypsum dune fields, and all those beautiful white dunes might look like an appealing place to wiggle your toes in the sand. As one recent visitor discovered, however, a hike in the dunes can take a nasty turn if you decide to forego one of the most basic items of gear.

Fire Island National Seashore Facilities Reopening After Repairs

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 10, 2013 - 1:40am
With Memorial Day Weekend still two weeks off, more and more facilities at Fire Island National Seashore are reopening after repairs necessitated by last fall's Hurricane Sandy.

$10 Million Gift From Volkswagen Will Benefit National Mall And Memorial Parks In Washington, D.C.

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 10, 2013 - 1:33am
Ten million dollars are heading to the Trust for the National Mall over the next five years to help the organization preserve and protect the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.

Tickets On Sale For July 4th Reopening Of Statue Of Liberty

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 10, 2013 - 1:27am
The Fourth of July and the reopening of the Statue of Liberty are still more than a month off, but that doesn't mean you can't buy a ticket for that event now.

"We Are Wildland Fire" Video Highlights Parallels Between Firefighters And Military Veterans

Submitted by Jim Burnett on May 9, 2013 - 1:26am
Another wildland fire season is underway, and it's not unusual to hear someone draw parallels between wildland firefighting and military service. A short new video offers a vivid visual look at those nomex-clad "warriors" of the forest, and while it's worth a look by anyone, it's part of a fire service recruiting effort with a special focus on military veterans.