National Parks Traveler

A few years back during a vacation in Belize, my wife and I went out birding, hoping to catch a glimpse of a Scarlet macaw. And that's about all we got, a glimpse, of those large, magnificent, raucous birds. If you find yourself in Arizona this summer, stop by Tuzigoot National Monument on the last Sunday of the month and you'll be able to see one of these birds up close, and learn about their long history in the Southwest.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2018 1:45am

National Park Week: Three Bookmark-Worthy Resources To Help You Plan

While you’re beginning to daydream about warmer, longer days, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are preparing to help you #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April 21 through April 29. Carrying the theme “Park Stars” – which celebrates everything from starry skies to superstar volunteers – parks, programs and partners nationwide invite people everywhere to explore stories, experiences, and sites that brighten the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - March 26th, 2018 1:30am

10th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration Of Art

Grand Canyon Association's 10th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art at Grand Canyon National Park will be held this September.

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By NPT Staff - March 26th, 2018 1:30am

Four Seasons Of Yosemite

As iconic as Yosemite National Park can seem, it changes greatly depending upon the seasons. From snow to water to fall colors, it’s always changing; any season is a good time to visit.

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By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2018 2:30am

Rocky Mountain National Park Assessing Future Use Of Cascade Cottages

Rocky Mountain National Park is considering options for the future use of the 42-acre Cascade Cottages property acquired last March.

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By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2018 2:00am

Population Growth Could Move Humpback Chub From Endangered To Threatened Under ESA

Growth in the population of the humpback chub, an endangered fish in the Colorado River system, has the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposing that the species be upgraded to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act.

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By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2018 1:45am

Higher Reward For Information On Elk Poaching In Zion National Park

A lack of leads into the poaching of a cow elk in Zion National Park has prompted an increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators to $2,000.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2018 2:45am

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Loop Road At Gulf Islands National Seashore Closed For Safety

Questions about the stability of a World War II spotting tower at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida's panhandle have led to a temporary closure of the Battery Cooper Loop Road in the Fort Pickens area.