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Obama Administration Report Says "Sequestration" Would Cut $218 Million From NPS Budget

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 14, 2012 - 3:32pm
Unless Congress averts a staggering budget "sequestration" early next year the National Park System will be devastated by underfunding that could force the Park Service to shutter more than 100 parks, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Man Who Claimed He Was Shot In Great Smoky Mountains National Park Changes Story

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 10, 2012 - 9:36am
A man who claimed last week that he was shot in the leg while hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has changed his story and now says the shooting occurred outside the park.

Fall Color Forecast: High Expectations For Bright Foliage In Eastern National Parks

Submitted by Randy Johnson on September 10, 2012 - 4:56am
With autumn in the offing, the question for leaf lookers heading to Eastern national parks is—what’s the foliage forecast for fall 2012? Howard S. Neufeld has some good news for you—but the reasons why aren’t simple.

Man Reports Being Shot Twice In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 7, 2012 - 5:32pm
A backcountry hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was transported to a hospital Friday afternoon with two gunshot wounds in his leg.

NPS Director Jarvis’ "Call to Action" Answered By New Program At Great Smoky Mountains Institute

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 7, 2012 - 1:11am
When National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis exhorted conservationists to find ways to celebrate the 2016 anniversary of the NPS, the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont came up with the Youth Leadership Class of 2016.

Remains Found At Great Smoky Mountains National Park Belonged To Missing Tennessee Man

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 6, 2012 - 10:26am
Remains found last month in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been identified as those of a Tennessee man who went missing in the park back in March.

Legal Challenge Coming To Backcountry Fee At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 4, 2012 - 1:35am
It might not cost you extra to venture off into the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for an overnighter next year. That's because the park's intentions to levy a $4 per person per night charge is going to face a legal challenge.

Star Gaze Southern Appalachian National Parks In September

Submitted by Randy Johnson on August 30, 2012 - 4:12am
You’ll get startlingly close to galaxies, nebulae, planets and more at three great September star-gazing events at the loftiest viewing locations in Eastern America, thanks to Southern Appalachian National Parks.

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.

Trails I've Hiked/Video: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by Randy Johnson on August 29, 2012 - 1:40am
September 4th, the popular National Park Exploration Video Series releases "The Great Smoky Mountains: Crown Jewel of the Appalachians." The video's on-camera guide is Randy Johnson, Traveler's travel editor and author of "Best Easy Day Hikes of Great Smokies." Our 10-minute video preview showcases why the Smokies is such a great place to hike.