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Program On National Park Souvenirs Set For Tuesday At Grand Teton National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 29, 2012 - 1:39am
There's a long history to national park souvenirs, going all the way back to the 1870s when folks broke off pieces of travertine in Yellowstone National Park to take home. Next week, if you're in Grand Teton National Park, you'll be able to learn about the long history of souvenir collecting in the parks during a special program.

Vehicles Swerving To Avoid Grizzly Bear Leads To Dead Bear In Grand Teton National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 22, 2012 - 5:08pm
Motorists trying to avoid a young grizzly crossing the highway in Grand Teton National Park led to the bear's death as one of the vehicles clipped him, according to an ongoing investigation.

Around The Park System: Bike Shuttles At Cape Cod National Seashore, Fire Worries In The Rockies, And More

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 22, 2012 - 1:37am
Here's a quick blast of news from around the National Park System.

Reader Participation Day: Given A Choice, Which State Would You Visit To Tour Its National Parks?

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 20, 2012 - 1:16am
If you could visit only one state to tour its national parks, which state would it be? Would you head to Utah with its five "national parks," to California with its eight "national parks" and handful of other designated park units, or choose Maine with its one national park (Acadia), a stretch of Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and lone international historic site?

Essential Friends: Ensuring Excellence In The National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 13, 2012 - 1:46am
As lovers of national parks look forward to the 2016 centennial of the National Park Service—guardian of ”America’s Best Idea”—there has never been a better time to profile the rise and role of what may be our “Second Best Idea”—the friends groups, trusts, and foundations that support those parks.

Training Day Turns Into Rescue Day At Grand Teton National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 10, 2012 - 1:33am
A key ingredient for enjoying the national parks is being properly outfitted and trained for the adventure you're embarking on. Unfortunately, a young woman climbing in Grand Teton National Park was neither. Fortunately, trained rangers were nearby to rescue her from the steep slopes of Albright Peak.

Summer, Peak Vacation Season, Is Also Peak Construction Season In The National Park System

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 5, 2012 - 1:29am
Sadly, not only is summer the peak season to visit national parks, but it's also the peak season for construction in the parks. Here's a look at what travelers will have to cope with during a visit to Grand Teton National Park this summer.

Parks Offer Opportunities To Watch Venus Transit On Tuesday

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 4, 2012 - 1:39am
If you're out in the parks this week, check to see if the park you're in is offering a viewing of the "Venus transit" that will occur Tuesday afternoon. Units from Arches to Voyageurs national parks will be offering special viewing of the celestial event.

Your Guide To The National Parks: The Complete Guide To All 58 National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 30, 2012 - 1:24am
Your Guide to the National Parks: The Complete Guide to all 58 National Parks
Coming soon to book dealers is a hefty new guide to the national parks -- the 58 "national parks" -- that strives to go a step further than the texts offered by publishers such as Fodor's, Frommers, and Falcon Guides.

Grand Teton National Park Crews Finish Another 6.5 Miles Of Pathway For Walkers, Joggers, Cyclists

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 29, 2012 - 1:16am
Exploring Grand Teton National Park is getting easier if you like to take your time by walking or cycling. Visitors to the park this summer will have more than 20 miles of multiple-use pathways to use to avoid vehicles as they enjoy Grand Teton.