A Retreat At Catoctin
This lesser-known national park in Maryland contains significant natural beauty, with some presidential history for good measure.
World War I Memorial Is Open In Washington
The War War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., has opened, honoring the 4.7 million Americans who served the country during the great war and the 116,516 who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
- By NPT Staff - April 21st, 2021 1:45am
Mystery Photo 61: Don't Burn Yourself
There are some great units of the National Park System that capture vignettes of the country's cultural history. In some of these places, you have to be careful not to burn yourself, though. Where was this shot taken?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 21st, 2021 1:45am
National Parks Traveler Checklist: Padre Island National Seashore
Planning a trip to a national park or other park unit? If you are heading out for a day or two on the beach at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, this Traveler’s Checklist can provide a few helpful tips for you to make the most of your visit.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 20th, 2021 2:00am
Yosemite National Park Receives $11.5 Million From Yosemite Conservancy
Though the coronavirus pandemic limited some national park visitation last year, and adversely impacted many charitable organizations that provide funding to parks, the Yosemite Conservancy was able to provide $11.5 million to Yosemite National Park for projects this year.
- By NPT Staff - April 20th, 2021 2:00am
Photography In The National Parks: The Yin And Yang Of A Composition
When you look at photos you’ve captured during a visit to a national park unit, do you notice one or more of your shots clearly showing a division of light and dark, or energy and calm, or two different colors, or two different textures? Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson sees this phenomenon in many of her own images, calling it the “yin and yang of a composition.” In this month's column, Rebecca provides examples of this yin-yang concept and how you can look for it in nature with your camera.
- By Rebecca Latson - April 20th, 2021 1:45am
Parks Canada Releases Minister's Response To Round Table Consultations
Canadians wants Parks Canada to work harder to make racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2+ communities and people living with disabilities feel welcome in its parks, conservation areas and historic sites.
- By Jennifer Bain - April 19th, 2021 2:30am
Why Support National Parks Traveler?
Why should you invest in National Parks Traveler to help ensure it remains online? There are a number of reasons.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2021 2:00am
Haleakalā National Park Requiring Reservations For Backcountry Camping
Visitors intending to backpack in Haleakalā National Park will soon be able to reserve Haleakalā Crater wilderness campsites in advance. Along with enabling backpackers to know they have a campsite, the reservation system is intended to prevent overcrowding at campsites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- By NPT Staff - April 19th, 2021 1:45am
Giant Sequoias Are Being Tested – Perhaps As Never Before
The giant sequoias, the world’s most massive trees, have been in California’s Sierra Nevada for 200 million years. Now this species that stood when dinosaurs walked the Earth faces new threats. Is its longevity at risk?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2021 2:00am
