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Yellowstone Bear Biologist Debunks Myth That Menstruating Women Attract Bears

Submitted by Ruffin Prevost on August 30, 2012 - 1:15am
A report by a Yellowstone National Park bear specialist allaying misplaced concerns that menstruating women might be at greater risk of bear attack has been drawing headlines this month, perhaps as much for its unusual subject matter as for its findings.

Help Your Essential Friends: Suggestions On Contributing To National Park Friends Groups

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 29, 2012 - 1:50am
Throughout the summer we've been celebrating the work of national park friends groups. While the summer is coming to an end, their good work continues throughout the year. And with that in mind, they could use your support to fund that work. Here's a look back at some of the park system's "essential friends" and how you can support them.

Reader Participation Day: Should The National Park Service Ban Solo Hikers In Grizzly Bear Territory?

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 29, 2012 - 1:44am
Does the National Park Service have to rethink its rules when it comes to backcountry travel in known grizzly bear habitat? That question grows in importance in the wake of last week's fatal mauling of a backpacker in Denali National Park.

Scientific Panel Calls On NPS To Recommit To, And Reemphasize, Science In The Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 27, 2012 - 1:47am
A year-long review of how wildlife management and other sciences are studied in the National Park System has produced a call for the National Park Service to both recommit its staff to the sciences and to reemphasize science in the park system.

Discriminating Explorer: Enjoy Western National Parks With Tips From National Park Friends Groups

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 22, 2012 - 1:44am
August is on the run, but that doesn't mean the time to get the most out of your favorite national park in the western part of the country has passed by. Take the following tips from friends groups in Big Bend, Glacier, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone national parks to heart and you'll create years of memories.

Reader Participation Day: Which National Park Destination Would You Prefer This Fall?

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 22, 2012 - 1:21am
Tell us, Travelers, where would you prefer to spend your fall vacation in the National Park System?

Fall Is The Best Time To Make Discoveries At The National Parks

Submitted by jane schneider on August 19, 2012 - 1:40am
If you’re in mood to travel, September and October are wonderful months to spend in the national parks. The crowds have departed, the animals are busy, and the fall color beckons. Now is the time park friends also host an array of workshops tailor-made for life-long learners.

National Park Quiz 101: Ringer VII Answers Revealed

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on August 17, 2012 - 3:59am
Did you get at least eight out of ten?

Fall Packages Make National Parks Attractive Destinations

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 15, 2012 - 1:56am
With school vacations about to end, now's a great time to begin planning for your fall getaway to a national park. With that in mind, here are some offers from parks around the country.

Park Service Retirees Say Preferred Winter-Use Plan For Yellowstone National Park Would "Make Bad Situation Worse"

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 13, 2012 - 1:55am
A winter-use plan for Yellowstone National Park being promoted by park staff would "make a bad situation worse," according to the viewpoint of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees.