Parks Beyond Borders: Looking Abroad At Other National Park News
The first of occasional smaller stories that bring you park news from other nations.
- By Randy Johnson - February 13th, 2012 8:53pm
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The latest news from around the National Park System.
National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Helps Water Trail Materialize in Washington State
Paddlers anxious to dip their blades in water have a new trail to explore in northeastern Washington along the Pend Oreille River thanks in part to the National Park Service.
Camping In The Parks: Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This may be the middle of winter, but this is the time to make reservations for Cataloochee Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- By [email protected] - June 22nd, 2012 10:52am
Cross-country Ski Trails Open At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
While some areas of the country are struggling with scant snowfall, enough has fallen at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan to open more than 22 miles of classic cross-country ski trails to the public.
- By NPT Staff - February 5th, 2012 3:00am
Grant Helps Grand Teton National Park Re-sod Historic Dude Ranch Cabins
Old ways of using sod roofing on log cabins hold up only so long, but Grand Teton National Park officials have received a grant to use new techniques to re-sod a number of historic cabins in the park.
- By NPT Staff - February 4th, 2012 3:00am
Reward Fund Established In Connection With Poaching Incident at Wind Cave National Park
A reward fund has been established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the poaching of two bull elk at Wind Cave National Park.
- By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 4:27pm
Transit System Designed to Reduce Pollution, Congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park
A computerized system is being turned to with hopes it can reduce both pollution and congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park by more smoothly directing visitors to parking areas.
- By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Visit Yellowstone National Park in Winter Through the Lens of Chris Cauble
Wondering what you might encounter during a winter visit to Yellowstone National Park? Check out this short video for a smorgasbord of what awaits you in the park.
- By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 3:00am
National Park Foundation Funding School Field Trips to The National Parks
With hopes of connecting more kids to national parks, the National Park Foundation is underwriting a transportation program to enable classes to take field trips to the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Wind Cave National Park Rangers Investigating Apparent Poaching Case, $1000 Reward Offered
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for shooting two elk in Wind Cave National Park.
- By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 2:39pm
Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion
In Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion, Larry Perez takes us into the green leafy realm of Everglades National Park not in pursuit of the python, but rather in its wake. And it is a wide wake at that.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Skiing Outings Scheduled for Glacier National Park
If you live close to Glacier National Park, or are thinking of heading there this winter, consider joining a snowshoe or cross-country ski outing sponsored by the Glacier National Park Fund.
- By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 3:00am
$4 Million Helps Acquire 385 Acres For Richmond National Battlefield Park
Four million dollars from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund bought at least 385 acres for Richmond National Battlefield Park, a purchase that preserves hallowed ground and is seen as economic development for tourism.
- By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 3:00am
Weighted Lottery Now Open for Private Float Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is now accepting applications for private river trip permits to float the Colorado River through the park during calendar year 2013.
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- By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 3:00am
"Connect Trails To Parks" Awards Help Improve Trails To National Historic And Scenic Trails, Other Federal Lands
Not quite $1 million is being dispensed for 14 projects around the country that will improve trails and trailheads that tie national historic and scenic trails to national parks and other federal lands.
Reader Participation Day: Which Park has the Most Scenic Picnic Area?
Picnicking is a popular activity in parks across the country, and there are plenty of great spots to enjoy a meal with a view. Which picnic area gets your vote for the most
scenic in the National Park System?
- By Jim Burnett - February 1st, 2012 3:00am
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Gives Friends of The Smokies $2,000 For Bear Cables In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A $2,000 grant from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Friends of Smokies is going a long way to help backpackers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park keep their food out of the reach of bears.
Study Says Pythons Behind Startling Declines In Common Mammals in Everglades National Park
Non-native Burmese pythons, which are exploding in number across Everglades National Park, are being blamed for "precipitous declines" in mammals that once were commonly seen in parts of the park, according to a study.
- By NPT Staff - January 31st, 2012 8:39am
Survey of Western Attitudes Shows Strong Support for National Parks, Clean Environment
A survey of Westerners shows overwhelming support for conservation of the landscape, with strong pluralities agreeing that "national parks, forests, monuments and wildlife areas, are an essential part" of their state economies.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2012 3:00am
National Parks Conservation Association Launches Blog
The National Parks Conservation Association has entered the blogosphere to help you keep track of key issues confronting the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - January 31st, 2012 3:00am
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