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Kilauea Volcano Putting On Quite The Show, But Be Careful Where You Watch It At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 30, 2012 - 7:17am
Recent eruptions from Kilauea Volcano In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are a sight to see, but park officials urge visitors to be careful where they view the lava flows from.

Winter Lodging Deals Offered In Zion, Grand Canyon National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 30, 2012 - 2:59am
Now this would be an interesting trip. Imagine going to both Zion and Grand Canyon national parks on the same winter road trip? It won't necessarily be easy, but there are some lodging offers out there that can make it a little easier on your wallet.

Yellowstone Yesterday & Today

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 30, 2012 - 2:36am
Yellowstone Yesterday and Today
Does time change all? Sometimes, to some degree. But a new book on Yellowstone National Park places photographs side by side to show that sometimes that change is not as much as you might imagine over a period of decades.

Acadia National Park's Maintenance Chief Honored For Getting Things Done, And Done Right

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 30, 2012 - 2:11am
What's Jim Vekasi been doing the past 20 years at Acadia National Park? The short answer is, a lot!

Updated: Interior Secretary Rules Oyster Farm Must Vacate Drakes Estero At Point Reyes National Seashore

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 29, 2012 - 1:54pm
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, citing the value of wilderness and congressional intent, on Thursday ruled that an oyster farm at Drakes Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore must end its operations.

Independence National Historical Park Ranger Wins Freeman Tilden Award For Interpretation

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 29, 2012 - 2:38am
A ranger from Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia has been selected for the National Park Service's Freeman Tilden Award for interpretative excellence.

Elk Management Proposals Near Yellowstone National Park Include Reducing Numbers of Elk ... and Wolves

Submitted by Jim Burnett on November 29, 2012 - 2:23am
Few recent national park wildlife management issues have been more contentious than those involving bison and brucellosis concerns by ranchers near Yellowstone National Park. Now those same concerns have prompted new proposals by Montana officials for managing elk populations in the Greater Yellowstone Area, with options including reducing numbers of both elk and wolves.

Creature Feature: Some Squirrels Really Can Fly

Submitted by Maggie Gonsiewski on November 29, 2012 - 2:15am
Humans weren't the only ones stocking up for a feast this month. Flying squirrels, which call a number of national parks home, have been busy with their own meals with winter coming.

Photography On Display At Biscayne National Park Through Late February

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 29, 2012 - 2:12am
Unique glimpses of Biscayne National Park will be on display at the park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery through February 24 as award-winning photographer Matt Stock displays a dozen shots he took in and around the park.

National Park Service Urged To Follow The "Precautionary Principle" In Overseeing Cultural, Ecological Systems In The Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 28, 2012 - 2:38am
Can the National Park Service more fully embrace the "precautionary principle," the concept that it err on the side of "science-informed prudence and restraint," as suggested by Revisiting Leopold: Resource Stewardship in the National Parks?

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park To Celebrate Old-Time Christmas

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 28, 2012 - 2:33am
Celebrate the year-end holidays the way they did back in 1901 with a visit to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park on December 8, when park staff bring maritime history to life around a unique Christmas program.

How Did The Interior Department Function During The Civil War?

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 28, 2012 - 2:28am
The Civil War threw the federal government into a measure of chaos, as the country was divided and the focus was winning the war. How did the Interior Department function during this time? A new book from Eastern National recounts the department's history during those trying years.

Reader Participation Day: Which Is Your Favorite Winter's Day Hike In the Parks?

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 28, 2012 - 2:21am
If you are in reach of a unit of the National Park System in the coming months of winter, which hike is a must-do in your opinion?

Hunters Kill Grizzly Bear In Grand Teton National Park, Claim Self-Defense

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 27, 2012 - 2:43am
Hunters looking for elk in Grand Teton National Park on Thanksgiving Day wound up killing a grizzly bear they said suddenly charged them. The incident prompted calls for the park to bring a halt to the annual elk hunts, but the fact remains more bears are killed by motorists than hunters in the park.

2013 Off-Road Vehicle Permits For Cape Hatteras National Seashore Go On Sale December 1

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 27, 2012 - 2:20am
Cape Hatteras National Seashore off-road vehicle permit offices will begin issuing the 2013 annual ORV permit on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

Photography In The National Parks: Reading The Book Of Nature

Submitted by Deby Dixon on November 27, 2012 - 2:11am
National parks are a great place to experience wildlife in their natural element, and to photograph them. But at times the plight of nature can generate pangs of helplessness, as nature photographer Deby Dixon realized in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

Updated: Hiker In Big Bend National Park Attacked By Mountain Lion

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 26, 2012 - 10:24am
A remote section of Big Bend National Park remained closed Monday in the wake of a mountain lion attack that left a visitor with minor injuries.

Study Finds Nearly All Of Wupatki National Monument Qualifies For Wilderness Eligibility Determination

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 26, 2012 - 2:54am
Nearly all the lands within Wupatki National Monument in northern Arizona qualify for a formal analysis as to whether they merit wilderness designation, according to a survey by the National Park Service.

List Of Candidate Species Under Consideration For Endangered Species Act Protection Include At Least 12 From National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 26, 2012 - 2:22am
In its annual list of species considered to be candidates for Endangered Species Act protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has cited at least 12 species that either can be found, or were found, in the National Park System.

Guest Column: Science, Open Space, And The Future Of Our National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 26, 2012 - 2:12am
While a report to the National Park Service on how to overhaul its approach to science in the national park is laudable, the authors of Revisiting Leopold failed to address a large issue that goes to the health of the parks -- "an abiding respect for open space."

Parks Beyond Borders: New Park Inked in Nunavut, Indonesian/Korean Parks To Cooperate

Submitted by Randy Johnson on November 25, 2012 - 8:35am
A roundup of global national parks news, including the new Qausuittuq National Park in Nunavut, and plan for cooperation between Indonesian and Korean national parks.

Winter Regulations In Effect At Olympic National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 25, 2012 - 2:48am
Winter access rules are in place for Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, where plowing operations are scheduled for three days a week.

Traveler's View: National Park Service Is Sending Conflicting Messages Concerning Bike Race At Colorado National Monument

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 25, 2012 - 2:47am
Sadly, in less than four months the National Park Service seemingly has reversed itself and cracked open the door to a professional bicycle race climbing through Colorado National Monument.

Whale Watching: Here's Your National Parks Traveler 2013 Vacation Planner

Submitted by Haley Hepburn on November 25, 2012 - 2:31am
If National Parks Traveler’s blue whale creature feature got you in the mood to do some whale watching, we’ve put together a guide of the best national parks for just that. From coast to coast and throughout the year, each park provides the opportunity to enjoy these majestic creatures.

Emerald Ash Borer Infests The Backcountry Of Great Smoky Mountains

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 24, 2012 - 2:33am
Last week, Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced and infestation of emerald ash borer (EAB). Park Biologist, Glenn Taylor, said, “The 1/2 inch-long metallic green emerald ash borer beetle lays eggs on the bark on all species of ash trees. That creates feeding tunnels that cut off nutrient and water flow to the tree, killing it in three to five years.

Annual Cave Sing At Mammoth Cave National Park Set For December 2

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 23, 2012 - 2:51am
The 33rd Annual Cave Sing at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is set for December 2.

Scenic Road Through Lassen Volcanic National Park Closed By Snow, But Lots To Do There This Winter

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 23, 2012 - 2:33am
Snowshoes are one of the preferred forms of transportation in Lassen Volcanic National Park now that snowstorms have closed the scenic drive through the park.

Public Invited To Scientific Conference At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 23, 2012 - 2:28am
An upcoming one-day scientific conference at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will offer the public a chance to learn more about one of the most biologically diverse national parks in the country.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Schedules Holiday Celebration

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 22, 2012 - 2:45am
An 1840s holiday celebration will be held December 8 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Washington state.

It's "Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site," Not "Beautiful Collection Of Late-Victorian Furniture National Historic Site"

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 22, 2012 - 2:42am
It’s called Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site. It isn’t called “Beautiful Collection of Late-Victorian Furniture National Historic Site. The theme is the open range cattle era. The theme is not how much the paneling in the dining room cost.