Join National Parks Traveler On Instagram And Share Your Photos
Are you a “grammer”? We are launching our Instagram profile today to brighten up your feed with some national parks eye candy.
- By Carli Jones - May 13th, 2014 3:29am
American Chestnut Trees, Hopefully Resistant To Blight, Will Be Planted At Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Can the American chestnut tree recovery from the devastating blight that has plagued it for decades? We could find out from a planting next weekend at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Kentucky, where staff will plant 20 potentially blight-resistant American chestnut trees at the national park's picnic area.
"Summer Of Bugs" At Valley Forge National Historical Park This Summer
Curious about the bugs around us? Plan on participating in the "Summer of Bugs" at Valley Forge National Historical Park, where an inventory of the park's bugs will be assembled this summer
- By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2014 2:31am
Restoration Work On Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Light Stations Could Close Some To Visitors
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, home to the best collection of lighthouses and stations in the National Park System, is doing maintenance work this summer on five of those facilities, and visitors might find them closed at times.
Photography In The National Parks: Blending In To Capture The Best In Wildlife
At this moment I am sitting in the forests fringing Yellowstone National Park in a blind, which is a camouflaged colored tent with windows that the camera lens fits through, hoping and praying that nine or ten little fox kits will come out and play. Or that their mother will return to the den with a fat juicy vole and teats filled with milk, because there is nothing like watching 10 babies running to greet mom.
- By Deby Dixon - May 13th, 2014 2:16am
Washington Monument To Reopen Today After Being Closed Nearly Three Years
After nearly three years of being closed for repairs to fix cracks the Washington Monument sustained from an August 2011 earthquake, the iconic monolith was scheduled to reopen to the public today.
- By NPT Staff - May 12th, 2014 3:06am
Cedar Breaks National Monument: An Inviting Summer Destination
Stunning crimson and brilliant golden sandstone formations paint a truly unique landscape in any season. Cedar Breaks National Monument is home to spectacular views of a three-mile wide, half-mile deep natural amphitheater. Visitors are welcome to experience a variety of activities available within the park. Warm summer months sweep hiking trails with vibrant wildflowers from late June through August.
- By NPT Staff - May 12th, 2014 3:01am
Friends Of The Smokies Use Proceeds From Specialty License Plate Sales To Put SCA Interns To Work In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
When you purchase a specialty license plate in North Carolina to show your love for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that $35 you spent helps fund a number of projects in the park. For instance, the Friends of the Smokies use some of the money to underwrite seasonal internships in the park and wildlife management programs.
Work At Jenny Lake Area Of Grand Teton National Park Will Temporarily Restrict Your Access
With working beginning this week on the rehabilitation of the Jenny Lake area of Grand Teton National Park this week, you could encounter some temporary closures to allow for crews to bring in materials.
At Olympic National Park, How Would You Improve The Log Cabin Resort?
For many, the Log Cabin Resort at Olympic National Park is not their first lodging choice. But park officials hope to change that with an improvement plan for the Lake Crescent resort. And they're interested in hearing your suggestions.
- By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2014 2:59am
