National Park Mystery Spot 45 Revealed: An Impressive Name For An Impressive Park
Poker players had a leg up on this one.
High-Tech Tools Give Researchers New View Of Yellowstone Thermal Features
Yellowstone National Park's many thermal features have captured the imagination of visitors for centuries. But Yellowstone geologists and other researchers are using an array of high-tech tools and techniques for the first time to get a much more revealing look at the park's large-scale hydrothermal systems in action.
- By Ruffin Prevost - July 6th, 2012 3:00am
Traveler's Gear Box: Swedish Fireknife Produces Striking Results
Outwardly, it looks like just another sheath knife. But the folks at Light My Fire have come up with a unique tool: A knife that doubles as a fire starter!
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2012 3:00am
Wildlife Viewing: A Summertime Strong Suit of Southern Applachian National Parks
Any of these three parks is a great place to meet the Southern Mountains—but a visit to each or all is an even better way to meet the diverse and distinctive resident wildlife that populates the dense forests of the Southern Appalachians.
- By Randy Johnson - July 6th, 2012 3:36pm
Mount Rainier National Park Visitor Dies In Freak Accident At Paradise
A man enjoying the Fourth of July with his son at Mount Rainier National Park died when a crust of snow covering Edith Creek collapsed and sent him into the icy water, which swept him 30 feet downstream beneath the snow.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2012 6:45pm
Body Of Climbing Ranger Recovered From Mount Rainier National Park
Two weeks after a climbing ranger died during a rescue attempt at Mount Rainier National Park, his body was recovered Thursday from the snow-heavy mountain in Washington state.
- By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2012 8:06am
Data Seemingly Contradict Yellowstone National Park Claims Of A Cleaner, Quieter Park Under Proposed Winter-Use Plan
Claims by Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk that a preferred winter-use plan will result in a cleaner, quieter park open to more visitors seem to be contradicted by data contained in documents upon which the plan is built.
Greater Bicycle Access To National Parks Coming With New Revisions to NPS Bicycle Plan
The National Park Service just announced today it will expand bicycle access in parks nationwide.
Fire Restrictions In Place At Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways officials have instituted fire restrictions for their park, prohibiting all open fires, including campfires. Fires in campstoves and in grills with lids will continue to be permitted for the time being.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2012 11:14am
National Park Mystery Spot 45: No Runs, No Hits, No Errors
You get SEVEN clues this time. Imagine that!
- By Bob Janiskee - July 12th, 2012 9:22am
