The Top Yellowstone Geological Stories Of 2025
With 2026 having arrived, Caldera Chronicles looks back on the past year of geological stories in Yellowstone National Park.
- By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - January 5th, 2026
National Parks Traveler
Shenandoah National Park Trust Seeks Committee And Board Members
Applications are currently open for three board member positions and three to four committee member positions at Shenandoah National Park Trust.
- By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2026
Traveler's View | Early 2026 Musings From The Parks
It's been a particularly brutal year for the National Park Service, one that has sliced away roughly a quarter of the agency's workforce and left those remaining wondering if they will lose their jobs while they tackle more than one role in the parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2026
Threatened And Endangered Species | Is The Endangered Species Act Useful?
National Parks Traveler is taking a look at the Endangered Species Act's work and its record, spotlighting individual species that it's protected while also considering criticisms that it's failed at its task.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2026
Water Supply To Chisos Basin At Big Bend National Park Fails
A failure of pumps that bring water to the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park in Texas has prompted water conservation measures and could lead to closure of the basin to the public if not fixed soon.
- By Compiled from NPS releases - January 3rd, 2026
National Park Service Sea Turtle Expert Says She Was Forced To Resign As Texas Coordinator Of The Sea Turtle Stranding And Salvage Network
Dr. Donna Shaver, one of the world's and National Park Service's preeminent sea turtle experts, says she was forced to resign her position as Texas Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.
Fountaining At Halemaʻumaʻu In Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Has Raised Crater Floor
Lava fountaining episodes over the past year at Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park have raised the crater floor by an average of 225 feet.
- By NPT Staff - January 2nd, 2026
A Day In The Park: Assateague Island National Seashore
Viewing wild horses is just one of many activities you can do while visiting Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland and Virginia. There are over 200 species of birds to view and photograph, 37 miles of beach to walk, trails for hiking and biking, and exploring the bays and coves by kayak or canoe. You can even catch your own dinner surf fishing or crabbing.
- By Rebecca Latson - January 2nd, 2026
Thanks To All Who Supported The National Parks Traveler With A Donation
Thank you to everyone who donated to the National Parks Traveler during the year-end NewsMatch campaign to raise philanthropic dollars for nonprofit media organizations.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2026
Revolutionary War Sites Prepare For The 250th Anniversary Of The United States
The many parks associated with the Revolutionary War are planning unique celebrations to help visitors celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- By Jennifer Roberts - January 1st, 2026
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
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.
