National Parks Traveler

Help Us Bring You National Park News Every Day Of The Year

You never know what news might break in the National Park System at any given time. During 2019, we brought you coverage of hurricane damage to national seashores, news related to the partial government shutdown and its impact on parks, and even explored counting cacti at Saguaro National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2020 9:58am

On Giving Tuesday, Support Nonprofit Journalism Covering National Parks

A sobering report was issued the other week. The headline alone told the story: LOSING THE NEWS: The Decimation of Local Journalism and the Search for Solutions.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 4th, 2019 8:31am

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WNPA Honors National Parks Traveler With Stewart L. Udall Award

National Parks Traveler has been recognized by the Western National Parks Association with its 2019 Stewart L. Udall Award.

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By NPT Staff - November 10th, 2019 10:06am

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Coffee, Impossible Burgers, And National Park News Coverage

What value do you place on information? You can buy a flavored coffee at Starbucks for $4.50 or so, and one Impossible Burger will run you $10. One of each a week would run you more than $750 a year. How much is editorially independent news about national parks and protected areas every day of the year worth to you?

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 8th, 2019 4:43pm

Take This Short Survey On National Parks Traveler

Opinions can be all over the board when it comes to news coverage, which is why National Parks Traveler wants you to take this short survey.

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By NPT Staff - October 19th, 2019 6:25pm

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"Thank-You" To Our Recent Supporters!

We'd just like to take a minute to say thank-you to our recent supporters! Without reader and listener donations, National Parks Traveler wouldn't exist.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 5th, 2019 1:45am

You Can Make A Difference In Coverage Of National Parks And Protected Areas

History within national parks. Explorations of park lands. Wildlife to see and admire. Tips for RVers and outdoor recreationalists. Book reviews. Coverage of management and congressional actions. Podcasts. That and more is what you find at NationalParksTraveler.org.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2019 8:30am

How Do You Like Your National Park News Served?

How do you want to consume news about the National Park System? It's a question we ask from time to time to gauge whether we need to tweak anything in presenting that news.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 26th, 2019 2:00am

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National Parks Traveler Welcomes Two Board Members

Davitt Woodwell, president of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and Constantine Dillon, a long-tenured National Park Service veteran, were unanimously voted onto National Parks Traveler's board of directors during its recent meeting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 10th, 2019 2:00am

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Thank You Readers...

National Parks Traveler could not exist without support from its readers and listeners. We recently pointed that out, and we'd like to express our thanks to those who responded.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2019 2:00am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

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

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks