A View From The Overlook: Mountain Bikes
First of all, and most paramount, we must say that there is nothing intrinsically wrong with mountain bikes.
- By PJ Ryan - June 26th, 2013 4:03am
Latest News
The latest news from around the National Park System.
Fern Lake Fire, Caused By Untended Campfire, Finally Declared Out In Rocky Mountain National Park
Nearly nine months after it was started by an illegal campfire, the Fern Lake Fire has been declared out in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Glacier National Park Experiencing A Veritable Snowstorm Of Beargrass
It's big, snow white, and puffy, and it's blooming in Glacier National Park.
- By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2013 3:03am
Reader Participation Day: Which Historic Person Would You Take Hiking In The National Parks?
Which historic person would you take on a hike in a national park?
Photography In The National Parks: Fox Kits In Yellowstone National Park, Shooting Nature And Broken Hearts
Life is so precious and fleeting and there are no guarantees that tomorrow will come in our lives, or while watching and photographing the wildlife in our national parks, and so every moment counts.
Dining In The Parks: Blackened Ahi, Pickled Watermelon, Basil Coulis, Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Last week we took a look at the evolution of dining in the National Park System, and one of the items mentioned was a blackened ahi dish from the Rainbow Room at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. So you can treat yourself to this dish without heading to Utah, here's the recipe, courtesy of Chef Matt Smith.
- By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2014 1:56pm
Plan Now To Attend The Annual "Fall For Glacier" Event In September
Sure, it's only June, but that doesn't mean it's too early to plan for fall in the Rocky Mountains. In Glacier National Park, specifically, to help raise money for the Glacier National Park Conservancy.
- By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2013 3:03am
Modern Technology Aids Repairs To 14th-Century Kiva At Bandelier National Monument
It's not surprising that some repairs were needed on a kiva located in a cliff dwelling at Bandelier National Monument—the structure dates back to the 14th century. One big challenge has been figuring out how to get tons of supplies to the nearly inaccessible site, safely and efficiently. The answer involved a modern approach to this very old location.
- By Jim Burnett - June 24th, 2013 4:03am
Legislation Calling for Commemorative Coins To Mark National Park Service Centennial Introduced
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to the U.S. Senate calling for the U.S. Treasury to issue gold and silver coins of varying denominations to mark the centennial of the National Park Service in 2016.
New Trails For Hikers, Bikers And Even Climbers Approved For New River Gorge National River
New trails are coming to New River Gorge National River in West Virginia that will appeal to hikers, mountain bikers, and even climbers.
- By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2013 3:03am
Help The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Repair Mabry Mill's Waterwheel
Historic preservation can be a costly, and regular, routine. That's why the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation needs your help to repair the waterwheel of the historic Mabry Mill at Milepost 176 along the parkway.
- By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2013 3:03am
Trails I've Hiked: Giant Logs Trail At Petrified Forest National Park
It's summer, shade is not something you find in abundance at Petrified Forest National Park, and you don't want to head out on a long hike with the mercury peaking above 100 degrees. So where do you go? To the Giant Logs Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 23rd, 2013 4:03am
Traveler's Gear Box: Lowepro Introducing New Packs To Keep Your Cameras Dry
Lowepro, which has a long history of making camera bags, just came out with a few more that are designed especially to keep your gear dry in the wettest conditions.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 23rd, 2013 3:03am
Three Bison Killed At Wind Cave National Park When Motorist Runs Into Them
It's always wise to observe the speed limit in national parks, and even slow down more after sunset. Proof of that comes from Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, where three bison were killed when a truck plowed into them after dark.
- By NPT Staff - June 22nd, 2013 6:54am
Battle To Keep Lake Powell Free of Quagga Mussels Continues At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
The battle to prevent quagga mussels from establishing a reproducing population in Lake Powell continued earlier this month with an intensive four-day search and destroy dive operation at the two major marinas on the lower end of the lake. Based on the results, officials at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area are optimistic the huge lake can still be kept free of an infestation.
Updated: Thursday Was A Deadly Day In The National Park System
At least five people lost their lives in the National Park System this week, all on Thursday.
- By NPT Staff - June 22nd, 2013 4:24pm
400-Foot Rockfall Closes Trail At Dinosaur National Monument
Repeated rockfalls, including one that featured pickup-truck-sized boulders that fell as much as 400 feet, have forced Dinosaur National Monument officials to close a stretch of the popular Jones Hole Trail.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2013 3:03am
Annual Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest Announced; Bonus Contest For Facebook Fans
It's time for National Park Service employees and Volunteers-in-the-Parks to enter their best photos for Eastern National's annual contest for pictures to grace its annual Passport To Your National Parks® annual commemorative stamp set.
Official Contest Rules- Passport Photo Contest.pdf 2014 PhotoContest flyer.pdf
Historic Haynes Photo Shop Reopens At Old Faithful In Yellowstone National Park On Saturday
After a relocation and rigorous restoration, the historic Haynes Photo Shop reopens to the public in Yellowstone National Park this weekend, with the grand opening running through next week, too.
Full Calendar Of Events In July At James A. Garfield National Historic Site
A full calendar of events is on tap in July at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio, where special events range from a naturalization ceremony to a Civil War encampment.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2013 3:03am
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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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