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The latest news from around the National Park System.

Deer Culling Operations Scheduled For Fort Dupont, Fort Washington, And Greenbelt Parks

In a bid to protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, the National Park Service plans to reduce deer populations at Fort Dupont, Fort Washington and Greenbelt parks between January 2 and April 15. These National Park System units are located in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. 

UPDATED | National Park Service Proposing To Demolish Deteriorating And Unneeded Structures At New River Gorge

More than two dozen old, deteriorating, and unneeded buildings, from outhouses and houses to hen houses and smokehouses, are being proposed for demolition at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia.

The Challenges Of Conducting Scientific Research In Bison Country

Yellowstone serves as an outdoor laboratory, offering invaluable insights across numerous scientific fields such as geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, and archaeology. But conducting research there is no small feat, especially in areas frequently traversed by bison, which can unwittingly become formidable obstacles to scientific efforts.

Help The Traveler Earn A $7,500 Match From The National Parks Conservation Association

Support for the National Parks Traveler has been great since we asked for your help in keeping the news organization's "lights on," and with just under two weeks to run in our fundraiser we need your help to earn a $7,500 match from the National Parks Conservation Association.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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.

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

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.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.