North Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park To Open May 15
The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to open for te 2021 season on May 15 at 6:30 a.m.
- By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2021 1:45am
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #30
Time to test your park unit knowledge with this National Parks Quiz and Trivia #30. See how much you know about some of the National Park Service’s 423 units and maybe learn something new.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 7th, 2021 4:00am
Mystery Photo: Elevation At Grand Canyon's South Entrance
There are times when you're heading to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park when you have more than a little time to notice the little things at the entrance station...such as the elevation sign.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 7th, 2021 1:45am
Biden Administration Unveils Ambitious 30 By 30 Roadmap
Biden administration officials on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap for pushing the country to conserve "at least' 30 percent of its lands and waters for nature by 2030, but it remains to be seen how much support Congress gives the initiative that currently has no estimated cost.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2021 11:12am
Renamed Gulf Islands Campground Recognizes Indigenous Culture
In what’s being called “a step toward healing,” McDonald Campground in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve has been renamed SMONEĆTEN (pronounced smaw nitch tun) and the Douglas fir forest that it's in will be a place to appreciate Indigenous culture as well as nature.
- By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2021 2:30am
Winter Didn't Douse All Wildfires In Sequoia National Park
Winter, surprisingly, didn't douse all of last year's wildfires in Sequoia National Park.
- By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2021 1:45am
What's The Traveler Working On?
Invasive species in the National Park System, the health of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park, drought impacts to Southwest parks, and historic restoration work along the Blue Ridge Parkway are just some of the stories National Parks Traveler's editors and writers are working on.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2021 1:45am
Mystery Photo: Elevation
There's a lot of elevation in the National Park System, and lots of signs telling you what the elevation is where you're standing. Knowing that, who knows where this elevation marker can be found?
National Parks Traveler Checklist: Grand Canyon's North Rim
Planning a trip to a national park or other park unit? If you are traveling to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, this Traveler’s Checklist provides helpful tips for you to make the most out of a trip to this less-visited portion of the park.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 5th, 2021 5:00am
Park People: Conversation With A Dark Sky Expert
David Saunders is an expert on the dark side of Terra Nova National Park. The man known unofficially as the park's "dark sky champion" celebrates the night skies, whether they're clear, full of stars or showing off the milky way.
- By Jennifer Bain - May 5th, 2021 2:30am
