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Bryce Canyon National Park

Episode 6: The Dark Ranger And The Other Half Of The Park System

Kevin Poe, the original "dark ranger" of the National Park Service, discusses the dark, starry skies high over the National Park System in this week's episode of National Parks Traveler's podcast series. Contributing writer Kim O'Connell shares some insights from her research into how Venezuela's national parks are faring during these times of social and political turmoil in that country, and host Kurt Repanshek concludes the show with a look at some of the park system's "devilish" places.

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Interior Department Approves Expansion Of Coal Mine Near Bryce Canyon National Park

The Interior Department has approved the expansion of a coal mine about ten miles from Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. While the department said approval of the Alton Coal expansion "will further the Administration’s energy dominance and economic prosperity goals," demand for coal has been on a downward slide.

Photography In The National Parks: My 10 Fave Photos From 2018

Out of all the national parks and other protected areas you visited the previous year, you've got certain favorites, right? How easy (or difficult) was it to choose those favorites? Sometimes, it might come down more to the feeling you had when capturing that image rather than just the composition. Continuing her New Year's tradition with the Traveler, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shares her favorite photos captured during the previous year. Usually stopping at 5 or 7 shots, this year, Rebecca is sharing 10 favorite images to mark her 2018 visit to 9 national parks and 1 national recreation area, explaining why she chose each image and how she captured it.

UPDATED: Yosemite National Park Closes Hetch Hetchy Area, People Entering Closed Areas Being Cited

Like a slowly toppling row of dominoes, areas around the National Park System are closing to the public during the ongoing government shutdown because of the absence of maintenance crews to deal with garbage and human waste. At Joshua Tree National Park, officials also said resources were being damaged "by driving off road and other infractions."

Photography In The National Parks | The Armchair Photography Guide To Bryce Canyon National Park – Part 3

If you want to capture great images yet cannot, or do not wish to, venture very far from your vehicle or lodging, then you've probably been following the Armchair Photography Guides for national parks that National Parks Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson has visited. In her final Part 3 of this Armchair Photography Guide for Bryce Canyon National Park, Rebecca covers portions of Fairyland Canyon and Fairyland Loop Trail, complete with suggestions and techniques for fantastic photos in this smaller amphitheater chock-full of colorful scenery and amazing geology.

The Armchair Photography Guide To Bryce Canyon National Park – Part 2, Inspiration Point To Rainbow Point

If you read Part 1 of the Armchair Photography Guide for Bryce Canyon National Park, you’ll have followed photographer Rebecca Latson through a photographic journey from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point, along the rim trail between those two view areas. This month’s article continues the narration, moving from Inspiration Point to Paria View, Bryce Point, and view areas further south, from Farview Point, with an elevation of 8,819 feet, all the way to the end of the road at Rainbow Point, with an elevation of 9,115 feet and a side hike along the Bristlecone Loop Trail.

Photography In The National Parks: The Armchair Photography Guide To Bryce Canyon National Park – Part 1, Sunrise Point To Sunset Point

Following on the heels of last month's Canyonlands National Park Armchair Photography Guide, photographer Rebecca Latson chose to keep things in Utah a little while longer and pen a guide for Bryce Canyon National Park. In this month's article, she provides tips, techniques, and a general overview of the photo ops available within this geologically astounding national park. Rebecca's Armchair Photography Guides are for those who cannot or do not wish to venture very far away from car, camper, cabin or tent, as well as for those visiting this national park for the first time, or who are re-visiting the park and might find the advice listed here helpful for future visits.

Essay | Plan, Think, And Don’t Be Stupid In A National Park

Photographer Rebecca Latson recently completed a 3-week road trip and move from southeast Texas up to central Washington State. During that time, she visited five national parks. In those parks, she saw some pretty stupid stuff such as litter, people driving faster than the posted speed limit, and poor choices in hiking footwear, to name a few things. Rebecca wrote an article of her observations, which are a good reminder for us all to do some planning and be a little more thoughtful of how we treat our national parks as guests.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.