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Poll Shows Westerners Want Protections For Public Lands, Frown on Fossil Fuels, Nuclear

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 10, 2013 - 2:55am
A poll of Western attitudes on the environment shows some disagreement with politicians over public lands stewardship and energy generation.

Wolverine Proposed For Listing As A Threatened Species, Could Affect Yellowstone Winter Use

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 4, 2013 - 2:29am
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.

What To Look For When Shopping For Bear Spray For Your Next National Park Adventure

Submitted by NPT Staff on January 13, 2013 - 2:11am
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.

Photography In The National Parks: Sunrises, Sunsets And Silky Waters

Submitted by Rebecca Latson ... on January 8, 2013 - 2:35am
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?

Want To Run A Lodge In Glacier National Park? Here's Your Chance, But You'll Need Lots Of Money

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on January 2, 2013 - 2:17am
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

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 26, 2012 - 2:31am
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.

Guest Column: Of Wolves And Science

Submitted by Greg Breining on December 26, 2012 - 2:19am
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

Check Out The National Parks We Explored In 2012

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 25, 2012 - 2:24am
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.

Glacier Fund Disburses Grants To Organizations For Projects In Glacier National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 20, 2012 - 2:38am
A total of $100,000 from the Glacier Fund has been disbursed to nine organizations for 2013 projects in Glacier National Park that range from trail work to astronomy programs.

Photography In The National Parks: Reading The Book Of Nature

Submitted by Deby Dixon on November 27, 2012 - 2:11am
National parks are a great place to experience wildlife in their natural element, and to photograph them. But at times the plight of nature can generate pangs of helplessness, as nature photographer Deby Dixon realized in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.