National Parks Traveler

The National Park Service and the 11th Street Bridge Park will present the third annual Anacostia River Festival, a premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. This year’s program will have a special focus on biking in the district and will celebrate the new extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to Bladensburg, Maryland.

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By NPT Staff - February 27th, 2017 7:58am

Fort Union National Monument Receives Funding For New Exhibits

Federal funding is allowing Fort Union National Monument to update its museum exhibits, which have grown outdated down through the years.

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By NPT Staff - February 27th, 2017 7:58am

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An Accessible Fishing Pier Has Been Opened At Cape Lookout National Seashore

An accessible fishing pier has opened at Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina that is intended to allow persons with disabilities and all users the opportunity to safely take in the beautiful view of Core Sound or fish.

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By NPT Staff - February 27th, 2017 7:57am

Repair Work Will Close Railroad Crossings In Mojave National Preserve In March

Railroad crossings in Mojave National Preserve in California will be closed intermittently in March so that Union Pacific Railroad can upgrade the tracks. The closings will interrupt through traffic on Kelbaker, Cedar Canyon (Mojave Road), and Ivanpah Roads, and the unpaved portion of Cima Road.

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By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2017 8:42am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Planning Solar Eclipse Party

Where will you be on August 21 when the solar eclipse casts its shadow across the United States? At Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials are planning a party to help you both view and understand the science of the eclipse.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 26th, 2017 8:42am

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Meeting Set To Discuss Historic Properties Management Plan For Delaware Water Gap NRA

Public input is being sought for a Historic Properties Management Plan at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area that hugs the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border and which contains approximately 600 historic buildings.

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By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2017 8:41am

Amphibians On The Move At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Beginning today, River Road in Middle Smithfield Township between the headquarters of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Hialeah Picnic Area will close to traffic to protect amphibians that might be crossing the road.

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By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2017 3:00am

National Parks Traveler Housekeeping: Passwords And Policies

Have you changed your Traveler password lately? Now would be a good time to do so.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 24th, 2017 6:15pm

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Colorado River Flows Will Keep Shrinking As Climate Warms

Warming in the 21st century reduced Colorado River flows by at least 0.5 million acre-feet, about the amount of water used by 2 million people for one year, according to new research.

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By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2017 11:22am

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Apostle Islands Lighthouse To Help Keep Tabs On Weather And Water Quality

The Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, which only just recently fell under the auspices of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, is getting an expanded role. Not only will the light help ships navigate in that corner of Lake Superior but it also will play a role in monitoring the weather and water quality.